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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Shot | 2019 | ||
| Bank Shot | 2021 | ||
| Bench Brawl | 2014 | ||
| Breakaway | 2011 | ||
| Called Up | 2018 | ||
| The Comeback | 2020 | ||
| Cross-Check! | 2010 | ||
| Double Play | 2013 | ||
| Dressed to Play | 2019 | ||
| Drive | 2008 | ||
| Easy Out | 2020 | ||
| Empty Net | 2018 | ||
| The Enforcer | 2007 | ||
| Falling Star | 2010 | ||
| Foul Play | 2010 | ||
| Freerunner | 2019 | ||
| Game Face | 2013 | ||
| Half-Court Trap | 2021 | ||
| Hat Trick | 2010 | ||
| Head Hunter | 2017 |
- Available in limited formats
- Soon! Spring 2024
- New! Fall 2023
- New! Spring 2023
| Title | Season | © | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorimer Sports Stories — Hardcover Set | 2021 | ||
| Lorimer Sports Stories — Paperback Set | 2020 |
- Available in limited formats
- Soon! Spring 2024
- New! Fall 2023
- New! Spring 2023
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 →