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Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
Last Pick
A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630L
Lone Runner
A Black teen displays persistence and confidence to go from running solo to being part of a cross-country team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 620L
Rugby Rookies
A young girl and her friends face practical and gender obstacles to form their own rugby team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 510L
Long Bomb
Ed doesn't look like a football star. But can he play like one?$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Easy Out
When playing out of your league, do your best to be the best$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
Rugby Rivals
When opponents become teammates, Sam needs to prove he knows what rugby is all about$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
Northern Star
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this book follows one exceptional player's journey towards hockey greatness.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
The Playmaker
The story of a young girl who overcomes envy, prejudice, and her own problems with self-esteem to make a place on a new hockey team.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Bad Shot
A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4
Freerunner
Angry at class differences in his new city, a teen finds confidence in a new sport. Freerunner explores jealousy, status and self-esteem on and off the play area.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
Stick Pick
When hockey player Janine is left paralyzed after a car accident, her best friend encourages her to get into sledge hockey. She quickly grows to love the sport and finds her voice speaking up for disabled people's rights.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Snow Soccer
Sarimah, a young Syrian refugee, moves to Saskatoon and has to switch from playing soccer in the sand to the snow while learning to adjust to her new life in Canada.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 570L
Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star
Archie starts Grade 6 as the only kid who has not grown over the summer. He goes on a mission to make himself bigger, stronger and faster to impress his best girl friend, Shamini.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-12Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 460L
Striker
Thirteen-year-old Cody starts playing soccer again after having a tumor removed from his leg. But he will only be more than a sub if he learns to trust his leg — and his skill.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-12Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 610L
Frostbite Hotel
Put your feet up but keep your boots on!
$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-12Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 740L
Stupid
Martin doesn't see the world like other teens his age do$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 3
Hoop Magic
In sports you don't have to be a player to win$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
Picture Me
A YA novel about three teen girls and bullying -- where everything is more complicated than it seems$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-17Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 800L