Books About Sports Stories

The Best Sports Stories Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sports stories? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Sports Stories

The DH
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The DH

A pitcher's rival returns after a doping scandal, on the field and off it.

304 pages
4.4 Goodreads · 355 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: After controversy in football and basketball season, Alex Myers just wants to work on his fastball and spend time with Christine. Then Matt Gordon, suspended for taking performance-enhancing drugs, is let back on the baseball team, and he becomes Alex's rival for both. Alex has to decide what fair play really means.
Full Court Pressure
Graphic Nov.
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$683
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2010

Full Court Pressure

A player caught between rival teams must prove his loyalty on the field.

56 pages· 1,149 words· Est. 11 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 58 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zack Fuller, a star defensive player, finds himself in a bind. His new team, the Panthers, doesn't trust him, while his old team, the Bulldogs, sees him as a traitor. As the playoffs loom, Zack must face his former best friend on the field. With the Panthers' captain refusing to pass him the ball, Zack is trapped between loyalty and ambition. Can he overcome the pressure and prove his worth, or will the weight of divided loyalties crush him?