Book Series · 3 Books

Lorimer Sports Stories Books

In order from Soccer Showdown to Last Pick.

The Lorimer Sports Stories series is a set of 3 chapter books by John Danakas, published between 2011 and 2021. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 130 pages.

Soccer Showdown
Double Play
Last Pick
Soccer Showdown
Double Play
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Soccer Showdown
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$995
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2011

Soccer Showdown

Can Lizzie unite a divided soccer team or will rivalry reign?

168 pages
Paperback
Summary: Lizzie becomes captain of the boys' soccer team, but not everyone is thrilled. Facing resistance and prejudice, she must find a way to unite her team. Can Lizzie overcome the challenges and prove her leadership, or will the team remain divided? Discover how one determined girl tackles rivalry and strives for harmony on the field.
The complete set

Lorimer Sports Stories Series

3 books · Published 2011–2021

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$995

Soccer Showdown

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2011

Can Lizzie unite a divided soccer team or will rivalry reign?

Sale price
$958

Double Play

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

A girl joins a boy's baseball team, but her new stepbrother switches to her old team, sparking unexpected challenges.

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$958

Last Pick

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2021

A reformed athlete faces her past bully, risking her team's success.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lorimer Sports Stories series?

There are 3 books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series. It began with Soccer Showdown in 2011, and the newest book, Last Pick, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Lorimer Sports Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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