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Books for sporty kids

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Staff-created list

Mostly fiction with a few nonfiction books thrown in.

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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

18 items

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Key Player

Key Player

by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2022

Mia becomes obsessed with the upcoming match in the Women's FIFA soccer world cup final between China and the USA. This is the fourth book in the Front Desk series. (Older fiction) Mia becomes obsessed with the upcoming match in the Women's FIFA soccer world cup final between China and the USA. This is the fourth book in the Front Desk series. (Older fiction) Show less

Mia becomes obsessed with the upcoming match in the Women's FIFA soccer world cup final between China and the USA. This is the fourth book in the Front Desk series. (Older fiction) Mia becomes obsessed with the upcoming match in the Women's FIFA soccer world cup final between China and the USA. This is the fourth book in the Front Desk series. (Older fiction) Show less

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Football Crazy

Football Crazy

by Bradman, Tony, 1954-

Book - 2020

Danny, Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! (YOUNGER FICTION) Danny, Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Danny, Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! (YOUNGER FICTION) Danny, Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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High Flyers

High Flyers

by Sieveking, Laura

Book - 2017

Being accepted into The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was all Abigail Rogers had ever wished for. But before her feet can touch the ground, the gymnast...Show more Being accepted into The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was all Abigail Rogers had ever wished for. But before her feet can touch the ground, the gymnasts are thrown into their first competition of the year to determine who will make up the Academy team for the upcoming State Prelims. The pressure is on and with training harder than ever and growing rivalries amongst the gymnasts, Abby begins to doubt if she is in fact Academy material. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

Being accepted into The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was all Abigail Rogers had ever wished for. But before her feet can touch the ground, the gymnast...Show more Being accepted into The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was all Abigail Rogers had ever wished for. But before her feet can touch the ground, the gymnasts are thrown into their first competition of the year to determine who will make up the Academy team for the upcoming State Prelims. The pressure is on and with training harder than ever and growing rivalries amongst the gymnasts, Abby begins to doubt if she is in fact Academy material. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Goal!

Goal!

Book - 2022

Everything you need to know about football! Everything you need to know about football! Show less

Everything you need to know about football! Everything you need to know about football! Show less

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Carnival Splash

Carnival Splash

by Panckridge, Michael, 1962-

Book - 2017

The first T20 Crickomania Carnival is happening and two teams of kids have been selected to represent the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Maddie, Chase ...Show more The first T20 Crickomania Carnival is happening and two teams of kids have been selected to represent the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Maddie, Chase and Jye are a few of the lucky ones and they can't wait to test out their cricket skills and meet some BBL and WBBL players. The event begins with lots of excitement but also some strange occurrences. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

The first T20 Crickomania Carnival is happening and two teams of kids have been selected to represent the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Maddie, Chase ...Show more The first T20 Crickomania Carnival is happening and two teams of kids have been selected to represent the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Maddie, Chase and Jye are a few of the lucky ones and they can't wait to test out their cricket skills and meet some BBL and WBBL players. The event begins with lots of excitement but also some strange occurrences. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Salah Rules

Salah Rules

by Mugford, Simon

Book - 2021

If Salah is your favourite football player then this book is for you! It is well suited to beginning or reluctant readers. The text is supplemented with ...Show more If Salah is your favourite football player then this book is for you! It is well suited to beginning or reluctant readers. The text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes, and sections and chapters make the book easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out of. Show less

If Salah is your favourite football player then this book is for you! It is well suited to beginning or reluctant readers. The text is supplemented with ...Show more If Salah is your favourite football player then this book is for you! It is well suited to beginning or reluctant readers. The text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes, and sections and chapters make the book easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out of. Show less

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In Too Deep

In Too Deep

by Sieveking, Laura

Book - 2017

Can swim queen Delphie keep her winning edge as rivalries and unexpected scandals surface at the Academy? (OLDER FICTION) Can swim queen Delphie keep her winning edge as rivalries and unexpected scandals surface at the Academy? (OLDER FICTION) Show less

Can swim queen Delphie keep her winning edge as rivalries and unexpected scandals surface at the Academy? (OLDER FICTION) Can swim queen Delphie keep her winning edge as rivalries and unexpected scandals surface at the Academy? (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Cricket Crazy

Cricket Crazy

by Bailey, Vivienne

Book - 2021

Tom is a cricket-crazy 11 year old who lives in Wellington with his dad, Dave, and Archie the dog. He dreams of making the junior rep cricket squad and pl...Show more Tom is a cricket-crazy 11 year old who lives in Wellington with his dad, Dave, and Archie the dog. He dreams of making the junior rep cricket squad and playing at the Basin Reserve, but his prized cricket bat has disappeared and he’s got to face Menace Mitchell, “the bowler from hell”. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

Tom is a cricket-crazy 11 year old who lives in Wellington with his dad, Dave, and Archie the dog. He dreams of making the junior rep cricket squad and pl...Show more Tom is a cricket-crazy 11 year old who lives in Wellington with his dad, Dave, and Archie the dog. He dreams of making the junior rep cricket squad and playing at the Basin Reserve, but his prized cricket bat has disappeared and he’s got to face Menace Mitchell, “the bowler from hell”. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Keeper

Keeper

by Gibbons, Alan, 1953-

Book - 2021

A thought-provoking football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping. Great for reluctant readers as it is attention grabbing and not too demanding to read. (OLDER FICTION) A thought-provoking football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping. Great for reluctant readers as it is attention grabbing and not too demanding to read. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

A thought-provoking football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping. Great for reluctant readers as it is attention grabbing and not too demanding to read. (OLDER FICTION) A thought-provoking football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping. Great for reluctant readers as it is attention grabbing and not too demanding to read. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Diary Of An AFL Legend

Diary Of An AFL Legend

by Flint, Shamini, 1969-

Book - 2017

Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport, but his dad thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. This book is in an illustrated diary...Show more Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport, but his dad thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. This book is in an illustrated diary format, with very funny comic drawings. Readers will also learn a surprising amount about sport. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport, but his dad thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. This book is in an illustrated diary...Show more Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport, but his dad thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. This book is in an illustrated diary format, with very funny comic drawings. Readers will also learn a surprising amount about sport. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Rugby Runner

Rugby Runner

by Siggins, Gerard, 1962-

Book - 2017

School rugby star Eoin Madden is captain of the Junior Cup team, and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. (OLDER FICTION) School rugby star Eoin Madden is captain of the Junior Cup team, and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

School rugby star Eoin Madden is captain of the Junior Cup team, and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. (OLDER FICTION) School rugby star Eoin Madden is captain of the Junior Cup team, and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Little Athletics!

Little Athletics!

by Arena, Felice, 1968-

Book - 2017

Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place? (YOUNGER FICTION) Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place? (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place? (YOUNGER FICTION) Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place? (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Women in Sports

Women in Sports

50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win

by Ignotofsky, Rachel, 1989-

Book - 2017

Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, covering more than forty sports. Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, covering more than forty sports. Show less

Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, covering more than forty sports. Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, covering more than forty sports. Show less

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Jackamo, the Supreme Champion

Jackamo, the Supreme Champion

by Wilson, Kelly, 1989-

Book - 2020

It's a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new pony for the show season. Should she go for experience, or for potential? Part of the Showtym adventures series. (OLDER FICTION) It's a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new pony for the show season. Should she go for experience, or for potential? Part of the Showtym adventures series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

It's a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new pony for the show season. Should she go for experience, or for potential? Part of the Showtym adventures series. (OLDER FICTION) It's a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new pony for the show season. Should she go for experience, or for potential? Part of the Showtym adventures series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Unbelievable Football

Unbelievable Football

by Oldfield, Matt, 1953-

Book - 2019

True tales about the most incredible football stories you've ever heard! True tales about the most incredible football stories you've ever heard! Show less

True tales about the most incredible football stories you've ever heard! True tales about the most incredible football stories you've ever heard! Show less

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Unbelievable Football

Unbelievable Football

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by Oldfield, Matt

Book - 2021

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Are All Brothers Foul?

Are All Brothers Foul?

by Pielichaty, Helena, 1955-

Book - 2018

Part of the Girls F.C. series. (OLDER FICTION) Part of the Girls F.C. series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

Part of the Girls F.C. series. (OLDER FICTION) Part of the Girls F.C. series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

by Palmer, Tom, 1967-

Book - 2009

Part of the popular Football Academy series. (YOUNGER FICTION) Part of the popular Football Academy series. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Part of the popular Football Academy series. (YOUNGER FICTION) Part of the popular Football Academy series. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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