Lorimer Sports Stories
Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition and gender issues. A free teacher’s resource guide for the series is available online. With multiple sports to choose from, there is a Sports Story for every young sports fan!
| Title | Season | © | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Hunter | 2017 | ||
| Replay | 2013 | ||
| Slam Dunk | 2011 | ||
| Spiked | 2013 | ||
| Bench Brawl | 2014 | ||
| Hat Trick | 2010 | ||
| Power Play | 2010 | ||
| Interference | 2004 | ||
| Red Zone Rivals | 2014 | ||
| Game Face | 2013 | ||
| Breakaway | 2011 | ||
| Jump Ball | 2012 | ||
| Shot in the Dark | 2015 | ||
| Double Play | 2013 | ||
| Drive | 2008 | ||
| Shut-Out! | 2010 | ||
| Sidelined | 2010 | ||
| Stick Pick | 2019 | ||
| Freerunner | 2019 | ||
| Called Up | 2018 |
- Available in limited formats
- Soon! Spring 2026
- New! Fall 2025
- New! Spring 2025
| Title | Season | © | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorimer Sports Stories — Paperback Set | 2020 | ||
| Lorimer Sports Stories — Library Bound Hardcover Set | 2019 |
- Available in limited formats
- Soon! Spring 2026
- New! Fall 2025
- New! Spring 2025
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Lorimer Sports Stories
Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition… View →