Rita wants one thing: a spot on the Sharks, the swim team where all her friends are. But her times are not fast enough yet, and the flip turns that could help her improve feel tricky, scary, and hard to master.
As Rita practices with the Dolphins, she has to decide what matters most: being the strongest swimmer on one team, joining the faster team as a beginner, or finding her own way to feel proud in the pool. Her choice is not simple, especially when friendship and confidence are both on the line.
This lively early chapter book gives young readers a sports story full of practice, patience, and honest feelings about wanting to belong.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
Two teams, two sports, and plenty of chances to mess up make this Gym Shorts collection fast, funny, and easy to jump into.
In Basketball Bats, Henry and his driveway team are ready to face the Tigers, but winning will take more than confidence and a good shot. Henry has to figure out whether he is leading his friends or hogging the ball.
In Goof-Off Goalie, Goose thinks playing goalie looks simple until the ball starts coming straight at him. With Henry’s help, he works on focus, practice, and doing his part for the team. But when Henry needs help too, Goose must decide what kind of teammate and friend he wants to be.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
134 Pages
