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Soccer Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
72 books about soccer
By format:
Chapter Books
(215)
Graphic Novels
(15)
Young Adult
(14)
Picture Books
(10)
Poetry
(5)
Early Readers
(5)
Middle Grade
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
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Graphic Novels
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Paul Faustino #1
Keeper
Mal Peet
In a forest soccer pitch, a mysterious spectral figure teaches a poor logger's son how to become El Gato, the greatest g
Ages 12–18
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
Christina Soontornvat
Twelve soccer players and their coach are trapped by floodwaters deep inside a Thai cave, sparking a massive, high-stake
Ages 10–14
New Kid #1
New Kid
Jerry Craft
Jordan Banks loves drawing, but he is stuck between his neighborhood and a fancy new school where he is one of the few s
Ages 8–14
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Different for Boys
Patrick Ness
Ant Stevenson navigates a tangle of confusing romances and homophobic friends in this frank, funny look at the messy rea
Ages 14–18
Terribly True Stories
War Stories
Terry Deary
True accounts of battlefield grit and home-front survival reveal the stranger-than-fiction reality of history’s most fam
Ages 8–13
Scholastic Phonics #2
In the Net
Jilly Hunt
For older children still mastering phonics, this high-interest guide to football basics builds reading confidence withou
Ages 7–14
Soccer Duel
Thomas J. Dygard
A former football standout joins the soccer team and must learn how to pass the ball and share the spotlight with his ne
Ages 10–14
Breakaway: Beyond the Goal
Alex Morgan
For the young athlete who needs a boost of confidence and the grit to keep going when the game gets tough.
Ages 10–14
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field
Alex Jackson Nelson, Kirstin Cronn-Mills
From World Cup stars to Olympic legends, see how trailblazing athletes and their allies are changing the rules to ensure
Ages 11–15
Jamie Johnson #6
Final Whistle
Dan Freedman
Jamie Johnson is on the verge of signing with the world's best club, but a secret physical struggle threatens to end his
Ages 9–14
Furia
Yamile Saied Méndez
Camila Hassan leads a double life in Argentina, hiding her powerhouse soccer skills from her parents while chasing a dre
Ages 14–18
Usborne Soccer School
The Usborne Soccer School
Gill Harvey, Richard Dungworth
For the young athlete looking to sharpen their game, this visual guide breaks down complex soccer skills into manageable
Ages 7–13
Kick
Walter Dean Myers, Ross Workman
For the teen struggling with the weight of a bad decision, this alternating story explores accountability and the messy
Ages 12–17
Dark Angel
David Klass
Jeff’s life is upended when his brother returns from prison, sparking a tense struggle between family loyalty and a terr
Ages 14–18
Extra Time
Morris Gleitzman
When a thirteen-year-old soccer prodigy gets a shot at European stardom, his younger sister steps up as his manager to h
Ages 10–14
Russel Middlebrook #1
Geography Club
Brent Hartinger
A group of high schoolers forms a fake, boring club to hide a real community where they can safely navigate the treacher
Ages 13–18
Boy, Everywhere
A. M. Dassu
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or seeking to understand the human face of the refugee crisis throu
Ages 10–14
Butterfingers #1
Goal, Butterfingers!
Khyrunnisa A.
For the child who feels like a klutz but dreams of being a hero, this school story celebrates how mistakes can lead to u
Ages 9–13
Compulsion
Heidi Ayarbe
Jake is a soccer star on the verge of a championship, but his toughest opponent is the secret, debilitating OCD he fight
Ages 14–18
Pretty Tough #1
Head Games
Keri Mikulski
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a parent's serious illness while trying to maintain the high-pressure rhythm
Ages 12–17
The Boyfriend Launcher
RaeChell Garrett
Soccer star Dru is tired of being the girl guys date right before they find the one, so she enlists her best friend for
Ages 12–18
After
Amy Efaw
For parents seeking to discuss deep denial, the weight of perfectionism, and the path to accountability after a devastat
Ages 14–18
Now Is the Time for Running
Michael Williams
Deo and his brother Innocent flee their village in Zimbabwe with only a soccer ball, seeking hope and safety amidst a ha
Ages 12–17
Rocky O'Rourke #1
A Pair of Jesus-boots
Sylvia Sherry
For the child navigating a tough neighborhood who needs to see that their choices, not their circumstances, define their
Ages 10–14
