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	American Girl. Bk 2, Julie Tells Her Story Megan McDonald (2007) , 91 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Behavior / Anger and Conflict Resolution Divorce and Remarriage Families Feelings Friendship Historical Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library I think this book is gratifying. Julie has a report to do about everyone in her family. But Julie is afraid to do it because her family is divorced. But then she breaks her arm. Read the book to find out what happens next. Kid review written by Gabrielle, Age 8

	The Girl Who Threw Butterflies Mick Cochrane (2009) , 177 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Death and Grieving Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library Molly misses her dad's smile and his attention. Most of all, she misses playing baseball with him. Ever since he died she has been horribly lonely. Her mother is distant and her friends don't know what to say to her. Only her best friend Celia has stayed close. When Molly decides to try to play baseball instead of softball, the reactions are mixed. Celia is behind her but her mother wants her to play softball. The other boys on the team are not sure what to make of her. But Molly has a secret weapon: the knuckleball. Not many people can throw that pitch, and almost no one can hit it. But is it enough to help Molly make the team, and help her stay close to her dad? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Scaredy-Cat Catcher Betty Hicks (2009) , 55 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Beginning Chapter Books Friendship New Books Sports
Request this book from the Library Rocky is the best catcher in the whole league. He is a sure thing for the all star team. Until a runner breaks his arm sliding into home. Now Rocky is afraid of the ball. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't tag the runner out. Now his team is losing and it is his fault. Rocky does not have a choice. He needs to quit the team. But Rocky's friends aren't giving up on him. Can they help Rocky before it is too late? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Top of the Order John Coy (2009) , 182 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library All Jackson wants to do is play baseball. He can't wait for the season to start. He finally gets to play shortstop (his dream position). He and his best friends think they really have a chance to win the championship this year. In their last year before middle school, everything is going to be just perfect. Until they are not. They don't have enough people to play. Then a girl signs up to fill in the last spot. Jackson and his friends don't want to play with a girl! But Sydney is really good. If only the other teams would stop laughing at her. Every time they tease her, Jackson's team rallies around her a little more. By the time it is championship time, they are ready for anything. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Sergio Saves the Game! Edel Rodriguez (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Friendship Growing Bigger / All About Me New Books Sports
Request this book from the Library In his dreams, Sergio the penguin is a super star soccer player. In real life, he is not. In fact, he is always chosen last for the team. Sergio's mom suggests he try playing goalie. He is pretty good. His coach tells him that with a little practice, he could be really good. When the championship game comes down to one penalty kick, it is up to Sergio to save the game. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Knights of the Lunch Table: The Dodgeball Chronicles Frank Cammuso (2008) , 141 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Graphic Sports
Request this book from the Library Artie King is the new kid in school. More than anything, he wants to fit in and stay out of trouble. But right from the start, things don't seem to go his way. With the help of his new friends, Percy and Wayne and maybe even his teacher Mr. Meryln, he hopes to defeat the school bullies at the deadly game of dodgeball. A lively graphic novel full of great pictures and adventure tales worthy of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Librarian review written by Tara

	We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Kadir Nelson (2008) , 96 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American New Books Nonfiction Sports
Request this book from the Library Baseball is America's pastime, but in the early 1900s African Americans were not allowed to play in the major leagues. Rather than give up the game they loved, they played any way they could. In February of 1920, Rube Foster organized the Negro National League. This was not your typical major league game. They often played with homemade bats and balls. They traveled on broken-down buses, eating only where they were allowed and sleeping on the bus. The play was tougher too. Players thought nothing of spiking someone as they slid into home base. But it was baseball. And when the color barrier was finally broken by Jackie Robinson, some of the game's best players came from Rube's little league. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Six Innings James Preller (2008) , 147 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library A lot can happen during the six innings of a little league game. Every kid on the field has a story that somehow plays out on the field. For one boy, it is a season lost to bone cancer. For another, it is a game that will change how he thinks about himself. What if you drop the fly? What if you catch it? Strange as it seems, you can tell a lot about life in the game of baseball. Librarian review written by Lisa

	The Night Olympic Team: Fighting to Keep Drugs Out of the Games Caroline Hatton (2008) , 56 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Nonfiction Sports
Request this book from the Library In 2002, the Winter Olympics came to Salt Lake City, Utah. As the rest of the world watched the athletes compete, a small group of scientist struggled to make sure the games were fair for everyone. These scientists were in charge of making sure the athletes did not use drugs to improve their performances. Just a year earlier, a new drug became available. The scientists had to develop a test to catch this new drug before it was too late. The results were surprising. Their results would turn out to have a huge impact on that Olympics, and on others in the future. Librarian review written by Lisa weird Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Mort the Sport Robert Kraus (2000) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Families Sports
Request this book from the Library This is a book about a young elephant that is under too much pressure by his parents. Dad wants him to play sports and mom wants him to learn the violin. Mort works very had to please both his parents, but in the end they do the right thing and let him decide what he wants to do. Librarian review written by Mollie

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