The Story
Jake is pumped about the upcoming season. He’s a pretty good shortstop, but there’s a new kid Adam who can do it all — pitch, hit, and field.  Adam’s talents start to dominate every game and Jake resents all the attention he’s getting. Everything changes, however, when Jake learns something about Adam and something about himself.

The History (in the story and bonus chapter).
Many great players overshadowed their teammates, but even the best players couldn’t win by themselves. Babe Ruth needed Lou Gehrig and Michael Jordan needed Scottie Pippen. Learn the stories of those dynamic duos.

The Story
Brett is a star player on his basketball team…or at least he thought he was.  Then he misses an easy layup at the buzzer that cost his team the game. And things get worse. At a friend’s party at a rock climbing center, Brett freezes on the wall. Then he blows an easy question in the history bee at school. He’s losing his confidence fast, both on and off the court and the championship game is coming. Can Brett overcome his fears and play like a winner again….

The History (in the story and bonus chapter).
All basketball players have setbacks. But star athletes keep playing hard and get back on top on their game. Learn about two college players who made very embarrassing, game-losing mistakes. They felt terrible, but pulled themselves together, got focused, and made great comebacks!

The Story
Sam loves playing for the Cowboys. His teammates always pull together and play to win. Their effort pays off big-time when they beat their arch rival in a hard-fought game. But their celebration doesn’t last long. Sam makes a discovery that threatens their victory and their team spirit. Can Sam keep the Cowboys together or will his discovery destroy the team?

The History
In 1940, Cornell University beat  Dartmouth College in a hard-fought football game. But Cornell’s celebration didn’t last long; something wasn’t right in that game either. Then  the Cornell players made a decision that earned them the title “Men of Honor.”  Read about that game in the bonus history chapter of Touchdown Trouble!

The Story
It is just the beginning of the soccer season, but Tyler is pumped. His team is stacked with awesome players and they have a real shot at being league champions. When a couple of the stars consider leaving to play on a travel team, Tyler is furious. Then  he finds out that star-power isn’t the only way to win games.

The History
In the 1950 World Cup, which was played in Brazil, the ragtag U.S. soccer team shocked the world when it defeated the power-packed team from England. Read about that thrilling U.S. victory in the bonus history chapter in Soccer Team Upset.