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: Trolled
Cover: Bad Shot
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Bad Shot
Bank Shot
Bench Brawl
Breakaway
Called Up
The Comeback
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
Interference
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2025
  • New! Spring 2025
  • New! Fall 2024