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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Hot Hand
By Mike Lupica
A young athlete must balance family turmoil and a crucial game day decision.
165 pages· 27,581 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Comeback Kids Series
5 books · Published 2007–2010
#1
Sale price
$674
Hot Hand
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
A young athlete must balance family turmoil and a crucial game day decision.
#2
Sale price
$699
Safe at Home
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
A young boy must prove he belongs on the varsity baseball team and in his new family.
#3
Sale price
$759
Long Shot
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12
A young boy navigates basketball and school politics as he tries to find his place and prove himself.
#4
Sale price
$759
Two-Minute Drill
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Two unlikely friends unite, each hiding a secret that could change everything.
#5
Sale price
$858
Shoot-Out
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
A star player must choose between quitting or transforming his losing team.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Comeback Kids series?
There are 5 books in the Comeback Kids series. It began with Hot Hand in 2007, and the newest book, Shoot-Out, was published in 2010.
What order should you read the Comeback Kids books in?
Start with Hot Hand and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Comeback Kids books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Comeback Kids book is the longest?
Long Shot (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 29,729 words (208 pages).
Which Comeback Kids book is the shortest?
Hot Hand (Book #1) is the shortest at 27,581 words (165 pages).
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