The Best Fencing Books for Kids

Summary: Ibtihaj Muhammad, an African American Muslim, defies expectations in the world of fencing, a sport dominated by affluent white athletes. Facing prejudice and doubt, she perseveres, becoming the first American to compete in a hijab at the Olympics and winning a medal. Her journey from a New Jersey outsider to an international icon is a testament to faith, family, and resilience. Discover how she overcame obstacles to achieve her dreams and inspire others in this powerful narrative of determination and triumph.

Summary: Grace faces a turbulent 7th grade with a best friend breakup and a strained relationship with her mom. As her parents' divorce looms, Grace feels lost and alone. But when she discovers the school's fencing club, she wonders if this could be her sanctuary. Can she find her place and redefine herself through this unexpected sport? Dive into Grace's journey of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and finding where she truly belongs.

Summary: Lucy, a sixth grader, challenges her queen bee sister GiGi to a fencing duel after a humiliating cafeteria incident. With their school divided and family tensions high, both sisters must navigate the fallout. Lucy secretly trains to regain her fencing skills, while GiGi risks losing her team spot. As the duel approaches, will victory heal their rift or deepen it? The stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain.

Summary: Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, was trained in Moscow's brutal Red Room. Years ago she rescued Ava Orlova, the daughter of a missing Russian physicist, from military experiments and left her under S.H.I.E.L.D. protection. Now Ava is a Brooklyn teenager, and when children across Eastern Europe go missing and the Red Room's old master resurfaces, Natasha and Ava must unravel their pasts, and the truth about a dark-eyed boy who haunts Ava's dreams, to stop him. A Marvel young adult novel.