Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on Middle Grade Football stories since it is the start of the NFL season!!! With a combination of fiction and nonfiction, these titles provide different aspects and perspectives of the game of football and what it takes to play the game. Also, many of these books are part of a series so if you enjoy one of them, you will have more to choose from! These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag #youthfootballstories as well as on Libby and Hoopla. Check back next week for a new Middle Grade book spotlight and if you have any book suggestions, please let us know!!
The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica--After a summer of working hard and getting into shape, Teddy is ready for football tryouts until his father returns after living in Oregon for most of Teddy's life. Then when Teddy makes the team, his dad becomes one of the coaches and Teddy wonders if he can forgive his dad for abandoning him.
Quick Guide to Fantasy Football by Bo Mitchell--Explores the history of fantasy football and discusses how to join a league and manage a team. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and resources for further information.
End Zone by Tiki and Ronde Barber--Co-captains Tiki and Ronde Barber lead their junior high teammates to the Virginia state football championship.
The Super Bowl: All About Pro Football’s Biggest Event by Hans Hetrick--Examines the history of the NFL's Super Bowl championship, including some of the greatest teams, players, and moments from Super Bowl history. Features color photographs, a glossary, and sources of more information.
Unstoppable by Tim Green--Upon going to the doctor for a routine knee injury, foster child and aspiring NFL athlete Harrison learns that he has bone cancer.
Gridiron by Fred Bowen--Presents the history of the National Football League, and highlights famous games, players, and coaches throughout its history and their impact on the sport. Includes color illustrations and additional resources.