Looking for excellent children's books about underdogs? 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.
Can Hades and siblings overthrow their tyrant father to rule the universe?
Why can't the Otters win when their quarterback throws perfectly?
A determined volleyball player faces his rival as a teammate. Can he rise above the challenge?
Can the team overcome a chicken pox outbreak to reach the playoffs?
Medusa's golden touch turns from gift to curse. Can she reverse it?
A young athlete must choose between friendship and his dream of being quarterback.
Backup quarterback faces unexpected pressure when the star player is suspended. Can he find the right solution to lead the team?
A goat race at the Corgiville Fair pits Caleb against Edgar's cunning tricks.
A hacker enters a virtual game, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
A shortstop's loyalty is tested when betrayal strikes before the championship.
Illustrated read-alouds about underdogs for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A termite defies his family's expectations to build a dream city for bugs.
Discover the journey of a Super Bowl MVP beyond the field.
A snail plays a game of baseball that sends a ball into space and races around the field to score the winning run.
Discover the highs and lows of the Phoenix Suns' quest for NBA glory.
Uncover the epic battles and legendary moments of the World Series.
A toy tester's secret job switch leads to unexpected chaos.
A rookie pitcher ignites pride and becomes a hero to millions.
Longer stories about underdogs for developing and independent readers.
Three unlikely students uncover a mysterious truth behind a scholarship competition in Chicago.
Four players, one championship. Who will rise under pressure?
A dachshund seeks revenge and redemption at a dog show after being framed.
A 1912 football game tests skill, strategy, and legacy.
A boy discovers his true heroism on an unexpected adventure.
Young detective framed for a crime must solve the mystery in twelve hours or face the consequences.
A student uncovers a mystery lurking in the school cafeteria.
Can Hubie's class win a football game against older kids?
Discover the legendary rise of baseball's greatest player and the curse that haunted a team for decades.
A leader's choices risk his team's unity and friendships.
A tiny unicorn must save his kingdom from a destructive ogre.
Six cubers compete in Vegas, each with secrets and ambitions. Who will solve the ultimate puzzle?
