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!

Cover: Last Pick
Cover: Half-Court Trap
Cover: Trolled
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Bad Shot
Bank Shot
Bench Brawl
Breakaway
Called Up
The Comeback
Cross-Check!
Double Play
Dressed to Play
Drive
Easy Out
Empty Net
Freerunner
Game Face
Half-Court Trap
Hat Trick
Head Hunter
Head to Head
Hoopers
Ice Time
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Spring 2025
  • New! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
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Lorimer Sports Stories — Hardcover Set
Hardcover $41.99, 2 titles
Lorimer Sports Stories — Paperback Set
Paperback $85.07, 9 titles
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Spring 2025
  • New! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024

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 →