Books About Female Athletes

The Best Female Athletes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about female athletes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Furia
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Female Athletes

Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Furia

By Yamile Saied Méndez

A young soccer star must defy family expectations to chase her dreams and navigate a complicated love.

368 pages· 74,369 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,602 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan leads a double life. At home, she's a dutiful daughter under her father's strict rule. On the soccer field, she's La Furia, a rising star. When her team qualifies for a major tournament, Camila faces a dilemma: pursue her dreams or adhere to her family's expectations. Complicating matters, her former love, now an international soccer sensation, returns. As Camila battles for her future, she must confront secrets and decide if love or ambition will guide her path. Will she break free and claim her destiny, or will her dreams remain out of reach?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

War Games

An Olympic gymnast uncovers a dark secret in 1936 Berlin, risking everything to thwart a sinister plot.

368 pages· 68,845 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,505 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: In 1936 Berlin, young gymnast Evie Harris is thrilled to compete in the Olympics. But beneath the spectacle, she uncovers a chilling secret: the Nazis' grip on the city is tightening. As war looms, Evie is drawn into a daring plot to steal Nazi gold. Navigating treacherous alliances and hidden dangers, she must decide between her Olympic dreams and confronting evil. With her family's future at stake, can Evie outmaneuver the shadows before time runs out?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Power Play

A young hockey player battles rivals and personal turmoil to earn a varsity spot mid-season.

96 pages· 10,293 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
$5.95Save 4%
Summary: Kyla Woodson's freshman year is a whirlwind of challenges. Stuck on JV, she must impress the coach to join varsity mid-season. But an old rival, her parents' divorce, and her mom's new boyfriend complicate her life. Can Kyla keep her cool on and off the rink to achieve her dreams? As tensions rise, her journey becomes a test of skill and resilience. Will she skate to victory or crumble under pressure? Dive into this gripping sports tale filled with personal battles and high-stakes competition.
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Keep exploring
Books about athletesBooks about discriminationBooks about family life

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo