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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025
Balancing Act
A dancer faces gymnastic challenges and team tensions.
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Book Series · 8 Books
Lerner Sports Stories Books
In order from Balancing Act to Hoop Dreams.
The Lerner Sports Stories series is a set of 8 chapter books, published between 2025 and 2026. Written for ages 8–11, most books run about 70 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
Lerner Sports Stories Series
8 books · Published 2025–2026
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Balancing Act
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025
A dancer faces gymnastic challenges and team tensions.
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$958
Basketball Break
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025
Can Max balance basketball and life before it's too late?
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$1139
Quarterback Blues
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025
A new rival threatens Tyler's quarterback dreams. Can he rise above jealousy?
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$1139
Rookie Squad
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025
A young athlete faces a setback. Will she rise to the challenge?
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$1139
Hoop Dreams
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2026
Can Beatriz prove herself on the court under her brother's critical eye?
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$1139
Iced Out
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2026
Can girls prove they belong on the hockey team?
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$1139
Soccer Sideline
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2026
A soccer player's secret injury threatens his season.
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$1139
Thrown Off Base
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2026
A baseball player struggles to overcome a mysterious throwing problem.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Lerner Sports Stories series?
There are 8 books in the Lerner Sports Stories series. It began with Balancing Act in 2025, and the newest book, Thrown Off Base, was published in 2026.
What ages are the Lerner Sports Stories books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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