Kids' Sports Stories
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Aim High
by Shawn Pryor
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Friends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
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Hockey Hero
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Grace loves the sport of hockey. Out on the ice, no one can touch her speed. But she can't shoot, and her frustration tempts her to quit the team. With help from her teammate Myles, Grace strengthens her skills. Then she leans on his encouragement when an injury takes him out of a playoff game and requires Grace to be the team hero.
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Soccer Slowdown
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Cameron loves to run! She's the fastest player on her new soccer team. But Cameron is so fast that she keeps overrunning the ball and missing it when she tries to kick! Ana is the slowest runner on the team, but she's got a powerful kick that helps her score goals. Can these teammates find the right speed and help the team win?
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Ski Team Struggle
by Dionna L. Mann
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Maddie loves being on the ski team with her friend Sarah. Sarah is the fastest skier on the team. Maddie wants to beat Sarah's time but is having trouble. She takes her frustrations out on Sarah. Will Maddie realize that she needs to stop comparing herself to others before she ruins her friendship with Sarah?
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Soccer Dreams
by Shawn Pryor
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan.
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Field Day Rules!
by Cari Meister
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
It's field day at Raj's school, and he and his classmates should be thrilled. But it's raining, so all the games and races have been moved inside to the gym. It's not the awesome outdoor sports day the kids had in mind-until they find a way to turn soggy into sunny!
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Flag Football Friends
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Riley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it's flag football, and they can't wait to play wide receiver and quarterback. But Coach thinks Riley's better at center and splits up the duo, shaking Riley's confidence. It'll take a special play for her to step up and shine.
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Lacrosse Field Blunders
by Dionna L. Mann
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Myra encourages her best friend, Gabi, to join the lacrosse team. But learning the sport isn't easy for Gabi. She struggles to control the ball, costing the team a painful loss. Myra, a star player, loses patience with her best friend. Will Gabi and Myra learn to be more understanding of each other before their friendship is lost?
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Basketball Buddies
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Gregory dreams of basketball stardom, of being on TV and basking in the crowd's applause for single-handedly winning every game. When he signs up for a local youth team, however, Gregory gets a quick lesson in what it means to play a team sport. You can't win it all alone. You need your buddies!
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Gymnastics Routine Takeover
by Dionna L. Mann
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Bre and Isabel love being part of the gymnastics team. For years, Bre has planned their routine for family night. But now Coach has added Yadana to Isabel and Bre's duo. Yadana has ideas for the routine too, and Isabel votes for Yadana's choices. Bre is upset over this loss of control. Will she allow her bad attitude to ruin her friendships and the chance to shine on family night?
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Keep Dancing
by Cristina Oxtra
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Lito is proud of his Filipino heritage, and he's one of the best dancers in his folk dance group. He and his sister, Nenita, plan to perform at their school's spring festival. When snickering classmates threaten to derail Lito's confidence, he needs to dig deep and keep dancing.
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Horse Show Switch
by Cari Meister
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Imani loves taking horseback riding lessons at the stable. Imani and her lesson pony, Peanut, make a great team. But, before the big show, Peanut starts limping and needs to rest. Imani's instructor offers to let her ride a different horse, Rico, for the upcoming show. But, Rico is much bigger and faster than Peanut, and Imani is nervous. Will she be ready to compete with him on show day?
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Free Throw Contest
by Shawn Pryor
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Donovan wants to be in his school's free throw contest, but there's a problem. He struggles to sink his shots! With the help of his mother, he learns how to make free throws and enters the competition. But, kids make fun of him because he shoots the ball differently from everyone else. Will Donovan discover that it's okay to be different?
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Cheer Champs
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills by joining the cheer squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheer difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets Monica, who offers to help. Will the girls be able to come up with a plan so the team can nail the routine on competition day?
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Look Out, T-Ball!
by Shawn Pryor
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Marlon knows he's not the best player on his T-ball team, but he can't understand why he's striking out at the sport, especially when he tries so hard. Teammate Anna offers to practice with him and soon sees why Marlon can't focus.
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Wrestling Winners
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
When Josiah joins the wrestling club, he gets teased by some of the bigger kids because of his small size. One teammate helps Josiah learn some moves that take advantage of his quickness. But other teammates continue to tease Josiah. Will Josiah be able to prove he has what it takes to compete?
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Tae Kwon Do Test
by Cristina Oxtra
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Mina has all the skills it takes to pass her upcoming yellow belt test in Tae Kwon Do with flying colors. However, a fellow student's struggle shakes her confidence and tempts her to quit.
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Basketball Camp Go-Getter
by Dionna L. Mann
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Zoe is excited to try wheelchair basketball camp. She's focused and athletic, and she sets a goal to play basketball well before camp ends. Zoe makes smaller goals along the way, and meets each one. But her goal of being able to make a basket escapes her. Zoe's frustration builds. On the last day of camp, her new friends step in to help. Will Zoe be able to meet her goal before camp ends?
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Tennis Team Tension
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Moses would rather play video games than tennis. But his parents sign him up for the team anyway. His teammates are angry with Moses for his poor attitude, especially the star player, Xavier. Then Moses and Xavier get paired up for a doubles match. Can the boys learn to work together or will tempers flare?
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BMX Blast
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Jamal loves riding his bike as fast as he can around the neighborhood. But, when his dad signs him up for the local BMX race team, he learns speed isn't the only thing you need to win a race that has jumps! Another racer on his team, Brian, offers to help Jamal learn to jump. Jamal helps Brian get faster. Can the friends find the right formula to win the big race?
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Baseball Battle
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Lifelong friends Jackson and Logan are moving up from T-ball to baseball, and they couldn't be more excited. But when both boys want to play first base, it's a baseball battle! It's up to these young athletes to decide which is more important: sports or friendship.
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Skateboarding Pals
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Greta wants to become a great skateboarder, but when she falls at the local skate park and is teased by a boy in her class, she puts her board away. Then she meets her new neighbor, Pilar, who loves skateboarding and has a homemade ramp. The new friends team up to prove that girls can skateboard just as well as boys.
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Futsal Teamwork
by Cari Meister
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Owen loves playing futsal. When his family moves, he joins a new team. He likes his new teammates, but Milo is causing a problem. He is a big ball hog! Can Owen help his teamwork together for the upcoming game?
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Cheers for Gymnastics
by Cari Meister
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Mateo is used to being the best member of his gymnastics team. When a new boy with stronger skills joins, Mateo's jealousy threatens to knock everyone off balance right before the big Winter Challenge event.
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Figure Skating Fears
by Cari Meister
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Raven is excited for the figure skating competition. She's been working hard on a new move, and she wants to get it exactly right! But, there's just one problem-Raven gets very nervous on competition days! She's been too nervous to compete before. This time, will she be able to overcome her fears?
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T-Ball Turnaround
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Alex wants to try T-ball. But he's nervous about meeting new kids and learning the game. At the first practice, he's so worried he doesn't even go onto the field. With the help of a new friend, Alex starts to build his baseball skills and gain confidence. But he still worries about what the other players think of him. Will Alex be able to control his nerves with the game on the line?
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Softball Setback
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Sisters Emilia and Natalia love playing softball together. Both are great pitchers. Emilia enjoys being the center of attention and loves being on the pitcher's mound. Natalia would rather be behind her catcher's mask and never pitch. Then Emilia hurts her ankle during a big game. Will Natalia be able to overcome her fear of being in the spotlight and step up to the mound?
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Ready, Set, Swim!
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Kids' Sports Stories series
Sibling rivalry gets even more intense when twins are involved! Brothers and swim teammates Ty and Tristan have always tried to one-up the other, especially in the pool. When their competitiveness threatens to cost the team the big relay race, the swimming twins need to rethink, reset, and work together to bring home the win.
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