Book Series · 3 Books

Sports Zone! Books

In order from Hut! Hut! Hike! to Grand Slam!.

The Sports Zone! series is a set of 3 chapter books by Andrew Maraniss, published between 2025 and 2026. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 95 pages.

Hut! Hut! Hike!
Corner Kick!
Grand Slam!
Hut! Hut! Hike!
Corner Kick!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hut! Hut! Hike!
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

Hut! Hut! Hike!

Can Jasper lead his team to victory, or will he be sidelined?

96 pages
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Summary: Nine-year-old Jasper excels at living room football, but real games are a different story. As he and his friends Mo and Ruby try out for the town's flag football team, Jasper faces unexpected challenges. Will he rise to the occasion and lead his team to victory, or will Coach Sanders keep him on the bench? With engaging illustrations and game-time action, this story explores teamwork, competition, and the love of sports. Discover the rules of flag football and meet sports legends along the way. Can Jasper prove himself on the field?
In reading order

Sports Zone! Series

3 books · Published 2025–2026

#1
Hut! Hut! Hike!
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$674

Hut! Hut! Hike!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

Can Jasper lead his team to victory, or will he be sidelined?

#2
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$2374

Corner Kick!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026

Three friends join a town soccer tournament, but one doubts he belongs.

#3
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$2374

Grand Slam!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026

Three best friends try out for a travel baseball team, but the next level is tough.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sports Zone! series?

There are 3 books in the Sports Zone! series. It began with Hut! Hut! Hike! in 2025, and the newest book, Grand Slam!, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Sports Zone! books in?

Start with Hut! Hut! Hike! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Sports Zone! books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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