Titles in Sports Fiction

In this second book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, young Marcus continues to learn hard lessons on and off the baseball field. Everyone knows Marcus Stroman as a baseball player. He loves the sport, and yes, he probably has a shot at the pros...

From the moment they met their first fairy at the end of a rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty have been good friends to Fairyland, helping the fairies defend their home against mean Jack Frost, who is on a constant quest to steal their magic. Now, the Sports Fairies are preparing for Fairyland Olympics...

Eleven-year-old Sam Parker is a hockey player who has always had fun playing the game. But that was before a bully at school starts hounding him. To make matters worse, even the refs seem to have it in for him, making a series of bad calls that costs his team a game.

Run! is about a young boy named Bradley who is curious about the importance of running as an exercise. His father and a few characters along the way help him understand the critical components of running and its benefits.

Why is a black cat haunting the New York Mets? Kate and Mike arrive in New York for a big game against the Chicago Cubs, but Cookie, the team’s star hitter, is rattled by a phantom feline. Without a win at that night’s game, the Mets’ season might be over.

Canton, 1770. Shi Yu ha sei anni quando viene rapita dai pirati della ciurma del terribile Drago d’Oro che la arruola nell’equipaggio. È l’inizio della sua ascesa nel mondo della pirateria. A diciannove anni diventa comandante di un’intera flotta e il suo nome terrorizza il Mar della Cina. Ma la straordinaria fama di cui gode le ha creato un nemico tanto potente quanto misterioso… pronto a tutto per distruggerla. Un’avventura mozzafiato e un romanzo di formazione, ispirato alla storia vera di Ching Shih, che comandò la più grande flotta pirata di tutti i tempi.

La princesse Nila est inquiète. Depuis toute petite, elle rêve de devenir championne d'haltérophilie. Mais il reste un mois avant la grande compétition d'haltérophilie et le règlement stipule qu'il faut peser au moins 55 kilos pour participer. Nila ne pèse que 53 kilos. Après quelques semaines de nourriture abondante, d'entraînement intensif et de sueur, Nila est prête. Elle pèse 55 kilos et peut enfin concourir. Mais cette année, la compétition est rude et les haltérophiles plus coriaces que jamais. Il est l'heure pour Nila de prouver sa valeur.

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes a spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! The annual Fun Run is coming up at Brookside Elementary! The students will all run laps around the carpool lane, and Miles Lewis wants to be one of the top five runners. Even though he...

Chi vincerà la sfida? La fantasia e il genio del Pibe de Oro o la potenza e la precisione della Perla Nera? Le micidiali punizioni dell'argentino, che supera le barriere come solo un mago può fare, o lo stile ineguagliabile di Pelé, il giocatore che ha vinto il Pallone d'Oro del secolo? In questo libro troverai tante informazioni, curiosità, record e notizie sui campioni che hanno fatto la storia del calcio.

Stink no quiere volver a sacar insatisfactorio en Educación Física, para ello necesitará la ayuda de una Víbora en la Hierba, un Banana Split y el Estruendo del Tsunami, a un Alce, un Maestro Dragón, una Mano Vacía, un Tigre Agazapado y un Pulgar Oculto.

The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made predasaurs have unleashed a...

Amara’s bullies are mean and harsh. BUT this year, she decides to try out for the school Olympics. She tries out for not one, not three but ALL the items. Will the little girl with a flower ribbon in her big, curly hair who gets teased so often; the sick, scared girl at the hospital who couldn’t reach high places, be able to successfully compete? Or will she just make a huge fool of herself? A story about a small girl with big hair and dreams as high as the stars.

Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the courage to tell him a terrible secret about life with her mom and new stepdad? This contemporary novel by the award-winning author of The Someday Birds is a must-read for fans of Leslie Connor and Ali...

Il piccolo Andrij cresce, come tanti ragazzi ucraini, con il mito del leggendario calciatore Ševčenko. A scuola calcio, con i compagni, si fa a gara ad imitare le gesta del campione nazionale. Solo Andrij, però, può vantare di portare lo stesso nome e di essere nato nello stesso giorno in cui il suo idolo ha abbandonato il calcio, il 12 giugno 2012. Di questo va molto fiero, così come è orgoglioso di possedere una sua maglietta autografata regalatagli dal padre nel giorno di Natale.

A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a...

Enjoy five fun-filled audio picture book stories – read by Julia and Malcolm Donaldson! A bumper five-story audio collection from master storyteller Julia Donaldson – perfect for entertaining little ones in the car or at storytime! Contains: Spinderella Night Monkey Day Monkey Follow the...

A farmer has a pony that is due to be shot, but with Lilly not even able to afford riding lessons it seems that rescuing it is impossible. Will she be able to solve two problems at once? What adventures could she have if she had her very own pocket-sized pony? And how could such a small pony even exist?

Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses to let you quit. Drew was never much of a runner. Until his dad’s unexpected diagnosis. Mia has nothing better to do. Until she realizes entering Half...

Chris wants to be a star scorer like his brother—so why does his coach keep him waiting on the bench? Chris comes from a sports-loving family. His brother is the star scorer on the high school team, and is being recruited by Division 3 colleges. Chris longs to earn the same adulation, and...

Chi vincerà la sfida? Lo spettacolare gol di Messi che scarta cinque avversari in area, o quello segnato in rovesciata da Cristiano Ronaldo a oltre due metri di altezza? La sterzata killer della "Pulce", o la celebre finta "chop" di CR7? In questo libro troverai tante informazioni, curiosità, record e notizie sui campioni che hanno fatto la storia del calcio.