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sports competition

Books about sports competition for readers of all ages.

Cover of Hockey Heat Wave

Hockey Heat Wave

C A Forsyth

Ages 8–12friendshipteamwork

Cover of Photo Finish (Hover Car Racer)

Photo Finish (Hover Car Racer)

Matthew Reilly

Ages 9–14self-confidencesports competition

Cover of Hot hand

Hot hand

Mike Lupica

Ages 9–14basketballperseverance

Cover of Mystery at Lake Placid

Mystery at Lake Placid

Roy MacGregor

Ages 8–13hockeymystery

Cover of Cool as Ice

Cool as Ice

Matt Christopher

Ages 8–12perseveranceovercoming obstacles

Cover of Who Sir? Me, Sir? (Handi-read)

Who Sir? Me, Sir? (Handi-read)

K. M. Peyton

Ages 9–13school lifesports competition