Podium Sports Academy
“These hi-lo books tackle difficult teen problems in an easy-to-read style”
— School Library Journal
The Podium Sports Academy series follows the lives of super-jocks at an elite high school as they train for a future in pro sports.
Books in the series
Hoop Dreams
Allie MacLean: the basketball player who won’t let an injury destroy her dreams$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
Big Air
Jax Barren: the snowboarder with a rep to protect$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 580L
Forward Pass
Parmita Kapoor: the soccer player who won’t keep a secret that crosses the line$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
One Cycle
Nathan Moore: The lacrosse player who won’t let the desire for bigger muscles turn him into a meathead$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Rookie
Aaron Wong: the hockey player who won’t take hazing lying down$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Vegas Tryout
Carrie Munroe: the synchro swimmer who won’t let her body shape weigh her down$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
About the series
- Reading levels grades 3 – 5
- Ages 13+
Reviews
Praise for Hoop Dreams
“Gripping, relatable and fast-paced, these books will appeal to a wide-ranging audience, particularly to teens reading below age level.”
— National Reading Campaign
Praise for One Cycle
“One Cycle is a joy to read and would appeal to young men and women alike. The story is relatable but riveting, and it stands out in the genre of young adult sport novels as a quality read.”
— National Reading Campaign