The sports pages

A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.

The missing playbook —Dixon, Franklin W., author.

Lucy tries hockey —Bowes, Lisa, 1966- author.

Lucy and her family are skating on an outdoor rink when she sees a game of hockey going on. It looks like fun, but maybe too challenging. Supported by her parents, Lucy enrolls in an introductory hockey clinic, and thank...

Lucy tries basketball —Bowes, Lisa, author.

Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine calls the kids over for a lesson on the fundamentals of the game and to play thre...

Winter Hawk star —Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-

When Tyler and his obnoxious teammate, Riley, are sent to volunteer at a youth program, Tyler finds the strength and passion that allows him to step up his game on the ice.

Amelia Bedelia shapes up —Parish, Herman.

In the fifth book in the New York Times{u2012}best-selling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia takes to the field, the yoga mat, and the track, with hilarious results...

Too many men —Schultz Nicholson, Lorna.

Sam has just moved with his family to Ottawa. Although he's been made goalie, Sam feels insecure about his place on the team and at school.

Playing for pizza —Grisham, John.

A fallen American football star finds himself playing in Italy for the Parma Panthers. Cultural misadventures ensue.

Against the boards —Schultz Nicholson, Lorna.

Varsity blues

Varsity Blues explores our obsession with sports and how teenage athletes respond to the extraordinary pressures placed on them.

Bad Kitty joins the team —Bruel, Nick, author, illustrator.

Kitty is terribly out of shape and when Kitty's owner catches her wheezing, she is told that it is time to exercise, but it will take a lot of convincing and a bit of trickery to get Kitty into the competitive spirit.

The moccasin goalie —Brownridge, William Roy, 1932-

"In this story, a young boy is disappointed that he doesn't make the town hockey team. But when the regular goalie is injured, Danny has a chance to prove himself a winner" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997.

Fade away —Coben, Harlan, 1962-

For sports agent Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he'd once competed against was bringing back memories--of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the ...

Quidditch through the ages —Rowling, J. K.

The mighty johns

Haikyu!!. Volume 1, Hinata and Kageyama —Furudate, Haruichi, 1983- author, artist.

"Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play voll...

Franklin plays the game —Bourgeois, Paulette.

Franklin the turtle and the other animals on his soccer team learn that working as a team is more important than winning.

Jabari jumps —Cornwall, Gaia, author.

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. 'Looks easy,' says Jabari, watching the other kids...

Curious George and the Summer Games —Perez, Monica, author.

Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal! But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport tha...

Sesame Street. Love to learn 2

Elmo learns all about music, school, animals, sports, and much more in seven smart stories!Abby and Elmo learn about music and compromise when they form The Best Friend Band. Then, while celebrating "Be Kind to Your Worm...