Middle School Sports Books

Cover art for THE GIRL WHO THREW BUTTERFLIES

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 24, 2009

THE GIRL WHO THREW BUTTERFLIES

by Mick Cochrane

"Lovely and memorable. (Fiction. 10-14)"

With tender poignancy, Cochrane gets right to the heart of young Molly's painful journey. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 17, 2008

KEEPING SCORE

by Linda Sue Park

"A winner at every level. (Historical fiction. 9-12)"

In 1950s Brooklyn, everyone is baseball mad. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 12, 2007

OPEN COURT

by Carol Clippinger

"Fans of tennis and readers who have experienced the similar pressures will relate to Hall's mixture of excitement and apprehension. (Fiction. 12-14)"

Thirteen-year-old tennis phenomenon Hall Braxton has been competing in tennis tournaments since she was six. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2006

ONE-HANDED CATCH

by MJ Auch

"Moving and thought-provoking. (author's note) (Fiction. 10-14)"

Norm's life is changed forever on July 4, 1946, by a freak accident in which he loses his left hand. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2006

SOCCER CHICK RULES

by Dawn Fitzgerald

"Consequently, it's a story that will largely appeal to female athletes, though its life message, which involves trying your best and not giving up, is applicable to all. (Fiction. 10-14)"

Late in this cleverly titled story, Tess Munro, a passionate all-around athlete, is told by her brother that she has a one-track mind. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2005

MY 13TH SEASON

by Kristi Roberts

"The conclusion hits just the right note, allowing new happiness and the promise of more. (Fiction. 10-14)"

Fran and her father had a close relationship that revolved around their mutual love of baseball. Read full book review >

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