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JoCoLibrary - Kids - Sports Stories for "J" Readers

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Recommended Sports titles and authors from our Juvenile collection.

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The Boy Who Saved Baseball

The Boy Who Saved Baseball

by Ritter, John H.

Book - 2003

The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. Show less

The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. Show less

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The Crossover

The Crossover

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2014

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Show less

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Show less

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Roller Girl

Roller Girl

by Jamieson, Victoria

Graphic Novel - 2015

"A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart" "A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart" Show less

"A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart" "A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart" Show less

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Casey KC

Casey KC

by Kreie, Chris

Book - 2016

Little League ball player Casey Conrad has suddenly made it to the majors. It's his superhuman eyesight and uncanny ability to predict pitches that have g...Show more Little League ball player Casey Conrad has suddenly made it to the majors. It's his superhuman eyesight and uncanny ability to predict pitches that have gotten him there. Twelve-year-old Casey can read every lip curl, nose wiggle and eyebrow raise made by the opposing pitcher to know exactly what he'll be throwing next. With pressure from his manager, teammates, rabid reporters and millions of hostile fans, Casey must face his fears, including the biggest one of all his fear of striking out. . Show less

Little League ball player Casey Conrad has suddenly made it to the majors. It's his superhuman eyesight and uncanny ability to predict pitches that have g...Show more Little League ball player Casey Conrad has suddenly made it to the majors. It's his superhuman eyesight and uncanny ability to predict pitches that have gotten him there. Twelve-year-old Casey can read every lip curl, nose wiggle and eyebrow raise made by the opposing pitcher to know exactly what he'll be throwing next. With pressure from his manager, teammates, rabid reporters and millions of hostile fans, Casey must face his fears, including the biggest one of all his fear of striking out. . Show less

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On Guard

On Guard

by Maddox, Jake

Book - 2010

Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court, until he ...Show more Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court, until he finds out that his cousin Pete is on the opposing team and they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win? Show less

Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court, until he ...Show more Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court, until he finds out that his cousin Pete is on the opposing team and they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win? Show less

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The Only Game

The Only Game

by Lupica, Mike

Book - 2015

Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after ...Show more Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother he loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls' softball team, seems to understand. Show less

Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after ...Show more Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother he loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls' softball team, seems to understand. Show less

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Honus and Me

Honus and Me

A Baseball Card Adventure

by Gutman, Dan

Book - 1997

Joey, who loves baseball but is not very good at it, finds a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner card and travels back in time to meet Honus. Joey, who loves baseball but is not very good at it, finds a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner card and travels back in time to meet Honus. Show less

Joey, who loves baseball but is not very good at it, finds a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner card and travels back in time to meet Honus. Joey, who loves baseball but is not very good at it, finds a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner card and travels back in time to meet Honus. Show less

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Keeping Score

Keeping Score

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2008

In Brooklyn in 1951, a die-hard Giants fan teaches nine-year-old Maggie, who is a "Bums" (Dodgers) fan, how to use a technique to keep score of a baseball game which creates a special friendship between them. In Brooklyn in 1951, a die-hard Giants fan teaches nine-year-old Maggie, who is a "Bums" (Dodgers) fan, how to use a technique to keep score of a baseball game which creates a special friendship between them. Show less

In Brooklyn in 1951, a die-hard Giants fan teaches nine-year-old Maggie, who is a "Bums" (Dodgers) fan, how to use a technique to keep score of a baseball game which creates a special friendship between them. In Brooklyn in 1951, a die-hard Giants fan teaches nine-year-old Maggie, who is a "Bums" (Dodgers) fan, how to use a technique to keep score of a baseball game which creates a special friendship between them. Show less

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Balancing Act

Balancing Act

by Moceanu, Dominique

Book - 2012

Twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has everything it takes to be an elite gymnast, as was her mother, except the money required to travel and compete since her family's store is not doing well and their house may be going into foreclosure. Twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has everything it takes to be an elite gymnast, as was her mother, except the money required to travel and compete since her family's store is not doing well and their house may be going into foreclosure. Show less

Twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has everything it takes to be an elite gymnast, as was her mother, except the money required to travel and compete since her family's store is not doing well and their house may be going into foreclosure. Twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has everything it takes to be an elite gymnast, as was her mother, except the money required to travel and compete since her family's store is not doing well and their house may be going into foreclosure. Show less

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Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee

by Spinelli, Jerry

Book - 1990

After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. Show less

After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. Show less

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All the Broken Pieces

All the Broken Pieces

A Novel in Verse

by Burg, Ann E.

Book - 2009

Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in t...Show more Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past. Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past. Show less

Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in t...Show more Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past. Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past. Show less

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A Winning Goal

A Winning Goal

by Calkhoven, Laurie

Book - 2011

As a soccer player, the reader decides whether or not to give a teammate who needs practice a chance to shine during a game. As a soccer player, the reader decides whether or not to give a teammate who needs practice a chance to shine during a game. Show less

As a soccer player, the reader decides whether or not to give a teammate who needs practice a chance to shine during a game. As a soccer player, the reader decides whether or not to give a teammate who needs practice a chance to shine during a game. Show less

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Free Baseball

Free Baseball

by Corbett, Sue

Book - 2006

Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league bas...Show more Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league baseball team, hoping to someday be like his father, a famous Cuban outfielder. Includes glossaries of baseball terms and Spanish words and phrases. Show less

Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league bas...Show more Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league baseball team, hoping to someday be like his father, a famous Cuban outfielder. Includes glossaries of baseball terms and Spanish words and phrases. Show less

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No Cream Puffs

No Cream Puffs

by Day, Karen

Book - 2008

In 1980, when twelve-year-old Madison, who loves to play baseball, decides to play in her town's baseball league, she never envisions the uproar it causes when she becomes the first girl to join. In 1980, when twelve-year-old Madison, who loves to play baseball, decides to play in her town's baseball league, she never envisions the uproar it causes when she becomes the first girl to join. Show less

In 1980, when twelve-year-old Madison, who loves to play baseball, decides to play in her town's baseball league, she never envisions the uproar it causes when she becomes the first girl to join. In 1980, when twelve-year-old Madison, who loves to play baseball, decides to play in her town's baseball league, she never envisions the uproar it causes when she becomes the first girl to join. Show less

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Airball

Airball

My Life in Briefs

by Harkrader, Lisa

Book - 2005

Uncoordinated Kansas seventh-grader Kirby Nickel braves his coach's ire and becomes captain of the basketball team in order to help him prove that NBA star Brett McGrew is the father he has never known. Uncoordinated Kansas seventh-grader Kirby Nickel braves his coach's ire and becomes captain of the basketball team in order to help him prove that NBA star Brett McGrew is the father he has never known. Show less

Uncoordinated Kansas seventh-grader Kirby Nickel braves his coach's ire and becomes captain of the basketball team in order to help him prove that NBA star Brett McGrew is the father he has never known. Uncoordinated Kansas seventh-grader Kirby Nickel braves his coach's ire and becomes captain of the basketball team in order to help him prove that NBA star Brett McGrew is the father he has never known. Show less

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The Fenway Foul-up

The Fenway Foul-up

by Kelly, David A.

Book - 2011

Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen. First book in the "Ballpark Mysteries" series. Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen. First book in the "Ballpark Mysteries" series. Show less

Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen. First book in the "Ballpark Mysteries" series. Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen. First book in the "Ballpark Mysteries" series. Show less

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Big Nate Strikes Again

Big Nate Strikes Again

by Peirce, Lincoln

Book - 2010

Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team. Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team. Show less

Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team. Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team. Show less

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Hothead

Hothead

by Ripken, Cal

Book - 2011

Connor Sullivan, All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper and problems at home, but when the sports editor of the school...Show more Connor Sullivan, All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper and problems at home, but when the sports editor of the school paper threatens to publish an embarrassing story about his tantrums, Connor must make a change. Show less

Connor Sullivan, All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper and problems at home, but when the sports editor of the school...Show more Connor Sullivan, All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper and problems at home, but when the sports editor of the school paper threatens to publish an embarrassing story about his tantrums, Connor must make a change. Show less

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The Desperado Who Stole Baseball

The Desperado Who Stole Baseball

by Ritter, John H.

Book - 2009

Dillontown was built upon a gold mine, but baseball is more valuable to the villagers. They would give anything for the Dillontown Nine to join the ranks ...Show more Dillontown was built upon a gold mine, but baseball is more valuable to the villagers. They would give anything for the Dillontown Nine to join the ranks of professional ballplayers--even help an outlaw on the run. Ritter brings the Old West to life in this prequel to "The Boy Who Saved Baseball." Show less

Dillontown was built upon a gold mine, but baseball is more valuable to the villagers. They would give anything for the Dillontown Nine to join the ranks ...Show more Dillontown was built upon a gold mine, but baseball is more valuable to the villagers. They would give anything for the Dillontown Nine to join the ranks of professional ballplayers--even help an outlaw on the run. Ritter brings the Old West to life in this prequel to "The Boy Who Saved Baseball." Show less

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My 13th Season

My 13th Season

by Roberts, Kristi

Book - 2005

Already downhearted due to the loss of her mother and her father's overwhelming grief, thirteen-year-old Fran decides to give up her dream of becoming the first female in professional baseball after a coach attacks her just for being a girl. Already downhearted due to the loss of her mother and her father's overwhelming grief, thirteen-year-old Fran decides to give up her dream of becoming the first female in professional baseball after a coach attacks her just for being a girl. Show less

Already downhearted due to the loss of her mother and her father's overwhelming grief, thirteen-year-old Fran decides to give up her dream of becoming the first female in professional baseball after a coach attacks her just for being a girl. Already downhearted due to the loss of her mother and her father's overwhelming grief, thirteen-year-old Fran decides to give up her dream of becoming the first female in professional baseball after a coach attacks her just for being a girl. Show less

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Horrid Henry and the Soccer Fiend

Horrid Henry and the Soccer Fiend

by Simon, Francesca

Book - 2009

Horrid Henry is determined to prove at all costs that he is a better soccer player than Moody Margaret. Horrid Henry is determined to prove at all costs that he is a better soccer player than Moody Margaret. Show less

Horrid Henry is determined to prove at all costs that he is a better soccer player than Moody Margaret. Horrid Henry is determined to prove at all costs that he is a better soccer player than Moody Margaret. Show less

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