The pressure is at its absolute peak during Game 3 of the legendary 1932 World Series. The game is locked in a tight tie in the fifth inning when the iconic Babe Ruth powerfully strides up to the plate. After taking two tense strikes, Ruth does the unthinkable. He boldly points his bat straight toward the outfield, calling his shot, and then absolutely crushes a monster home run on the very next pitch. In this dynamic graphic novel, you get a front-row seat to one of the most famous and debated moments in sports history. You will explore the intense atmosphere of the stadium, the fierce rivalry between the teams, and the lingering controversy surrounding the truth of Ruth's legendary swing. The vibrant artwork and fast-paced storytelling bring baseball's golden age to life right before your eyes. Step onto the field to witness the grit, the glory, and the sheer power of a true baseball legend.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Nate Winstead knows what it means to be a team player, but the rest of his middle school basketball squad is struggling to share the ball. Their lack of trust is causing serious trouble on the court and leading to frustrating losses. Everything changes when a mysterious old sports magazine magically transports Nate and his cousin Rachel all the way back to the year nineteen ninety two. Suddenly they are standing at the Barcelona Olympics watching the legendary United States basketball team shoot for gold. Seeing the greatest basketball roster in history teaches the cousins exactly what true teamwork looks like. Nate realizes that the unselfish play of these historic superstars might be the exact secret his own team needs to start winning. Now he just has to figure out how to bring those lessons back to the present and convince his friends to finally work together.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
The Otters look unbeatable in practice, but game day tells a different story.
Steve Michaels knows his football team has talent. Their new quarterback, Aaron Corbin, can throw hard and fast, yet something keeps going wrong when the pressure rises. Steve thinks Aaron may be afraid of getting hit, and he pushes to help him toughen up. But the real problem may not be as simple as it looks.
Quarterback Rush is a fast-paced sports graphic novel about frustration, teamwork, and learning how to understand a teammate instead of judging too quickly. With football action and a clear emotional conflict, it gives young readers a story where the biggest play may happen before the ball is even snapped.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
72 Pages
