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Arthur Good Sports Chapter Books

In order from Arthur and the Race to Read to Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff. Part of Arthur.

The Arthur Good Sports Chapter series is a set of 6 chapter books by Marc Brown, published between 2000 and 2001. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 65 pages.

Arthur and the Race to Read
Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher
Arthur and the Recess Rookie
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
Arthur and the Goalie Ghost
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Arthur and the Race to Read
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$1348
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Arthur and the Race to Read

By Marc Brown

Can Arthur and friends motivate Fern to race for literacy?

64 pages· 4,955 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Arthur's school is hosting a race to support a literacy drive, and everyone is training hard. But Fern isn't interested in winning or even improving her speed. As Race Day approaches, Arthur and his friends must find a way to inspire her. Will they succeed in motivating Fern to join the cause, or will she remain indifferent? This engaging chapter book explores themes of friendship, motivation, and the power of teamwork, making it a delightful read for young fans eager to see if Fern will rise to the challenge.
The complete set

Arthur Good Sports Chapter Series

6 books · Published 2000–2001

Series
Sale price
$1348

Arthur and the Race to Read

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Can Arthur and friends motivate Fern to race for literacy?

Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001

Arthur must teach Binky the value of training.

Arthur and the Recess Rookie

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

A recess challenge tests friendship and teamwork.

Arthur and the Best Coach Ever

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A new coach challenges Arthur's soccer skills.

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$1398

Arthur and the Goalie Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Arthur helps friends tackle sports challenges in new adventures.

Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Arthur helps friends tackle sports challenges in exciting adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Arthur Good Sports Chapter series?

There are 6 books in the Arthur Good Sports Chapter series. It began with Arthur and the Race to Read in 2000, and the newest book, Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff, was published in 2001.

What ages are the Arthur Good Sports Chapter books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Arthur Good Sports Chapter book is the longest?

Arthur and the Best Coach Ever is the longest book in the series at 5,162 words (64 pages).

Which Arthur Good Sports Chapter book is the shortest?

Arthur and the Recess Rookie is the shortest at 4,698 words (64 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Arthur Good Sports Chapter to life.

01

Marc Brown

Author
02

Stephen Krensky

Author

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