The Best Jim Thorpe Books for Kids

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

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Undefeated

By Steve Sheinkin

A team defies odds, challenging privilege and history on the football field.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2017)

288 pages· 54,283 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 3,360 ratings

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Summary: In 1907, Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner unite at the Carlisle Indian School, forging a football team that defies the odds. As they battle elite opponents like Harvard, they confront not only rivals but the harsh realities of a system designed to erase their culture. Can they triumph against both the gridiron and societal prejudice? Discover the true story of resilience and innovation that changed American sports forever.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2018

Unstoppable

By Art Coulson, Nick Hardcastle (Illustrator) · Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books series

A 1912 football game tests skill, strategy, and legacy.

39 pages· 2,044 words· Est. 23 min read

3.9 Goodreads · 160 ratings

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Summary: In 1912, the Carlisle Indian School football team faces the formidable West Point Cadets. Led by the swift Jim Thorpe, they aim to outsmart their opponents with innovative plays. Can they prove they're the best against all odds?

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