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Summer 2020: Books Featuring Games and Sports for Grades 6-8
Read one of these books, then find great ideas for play activities in the Summer Reading 2020 Idea Book.
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Pippa Park Raises Her Game
2020 by Yun, ErinGet this itemAfter gaining entrance to an elite private school, basketball star Pippa Park stretches the truth about her eclectic home life. A loose modern retelling of Great Expectations, this authentically layered novel is charming and heartwarming. Recommended by Christine
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The Eye of Minds: The Mortality Doctrine Series, Book 1
2013 by Dashner, JamesGet this itemIf you've got to read a book this summer and you're not into reading, read this one! You won't be able to put it down! Michael is a skilled gamer who is called upon to use his skills to save lives. Recommended by Mary
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Dairy Queen
2007 by Murdock, Catherine GilbertGet this itemRomance, football style! What happens when a girl who's great at football meets a quarterback who needs help with his game? Recommended by Mary
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Gutless
2016 by Deuker, CarlGet this itemWhat if you had a choice between being a football star and staying true to a friend? Which would you choose? Recommended by Mary
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Pop
2012 by Korman, GordonGet this itemI love Gordon Korman's books because they're funny and fast-paced. In this one, new kid Marcus makes friends with a retired professional linebacker who helps with his game, and also embarrasses him to no end! Recommended by Mary
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Genius--The Game: Genius Series, Book 1
2016 by Gout, LeopoldoGet this itemIf you're into gaming and coding - and competition - this one is for you! It's full of excitement, intrigue, and a quick read. Recommended by Karen
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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and off the Court
2017 by Abdul-Jabbar, KareemGet this itemI liked this autobiography of a basketball superstar and the activist he later became. Recommended by Karen
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Undefeated--Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
2017 by Sheinkin, SteveGet this itemA fascinating coming together of football and Native American history. Recommended by Karen
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The Crossover: The Crossover Series, Book 1
2014 by Alexander, KwameGet this itemThis Newbery Medal winner, first in a series, is not your average sports book. The author uses verse to convey the electricity of an exciting basketball game and the powerful emotions of twin brothers. Recommended by Laura
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The Walk On: The Triple Threat Series, Book 1
2014 by Feinstein, JohnGet this itemAnother first of a series that, aside from football, is filled with drama and intrigue. A real page-turner! Recommended by Karen
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Ghost
2016 by Reynolds, JasonGet this itemThe first of a wonderful four-part series in which the characters transform their lives by joining a track team. Recommended by Karen
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Grandmaster
2014 by Klass, DavidGet this itemI love this story about a kid who discovers that his father is not exactly who he thought. Daniel is only a freshman, but he's asked to participate in an elite chess tournament with his dad. Turns out his dad knows a thing or two about the game. Recommended by Mary
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