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Ace and the Misfits
New to Canada, Ace is battling ignorance, bullying, and a new culture. Now he seeks to regain his confidence and show himself he has the tools to make it in his new life.
$16.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL710L
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Hoopers
The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
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
Jamilah at the End of the World
A Palestinian-Canadian teen girl’s anxiety about climate change causes conflict with her family and makes it seem futile to plan for her future.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Lexile Reading Level: HL710L
Paddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Head to Head
A young teen girl learns to overcome her rivalry with a soccer teammate so they can lead the team together.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
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
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
Open Ice
A young teen girl tries to unite her co-ed hockey team and prove to herself and everyone else that she can play.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile 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
Volleyball Vibe
A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
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
The Comeback
Soccer is the best medicine$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Called Up
David is embarrassed when he doesn't make the A team. But befriending Omar, a Syrian refugee, makes David realize how lucky he is to be playing hockey at all.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL560L
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
Run and Gun
A young teen uses basketball to find a balance between his school teammates and his friends from a disadvantaged part of town.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3