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Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers: How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top Paperback – November 4, 2022

by Kurt Taylor (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,085 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Children's Football Books
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Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life?

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons?

This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This book will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers is the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed child in your life.

This book features the following:

  • 12 inspirational sports stories of your favorite athletes
  • Quotes from each of the athletes on what their struggles meant to them personally
  • New information that largely goes untold when talking about each athlete
  • Remarkable illustrations of each athlete throughout the chapters.

This book celebrates the history of sports by highlighting not only some of the greatest athletes of all time but also the struggles that made them who they are today. It focuses less on the accomplishments of the athletes on the field or the court, but the journey to their success and how that can inspire your child in the classroom and in life.

We leave no sport untouched as we drift between popular sports like basketball and football into the more unheralded sports like track and field and boxing. If nothing else, your child will have a greater appreciation for the history of sports and learn about some new icons of their day.

For every parent, this book gives you the opportunity to teach life lessons to your child in a new light. You can use this book as the background for larger life talks about perseverance and commitment. You can use these athletes as examples of people who beat the odds to become the famous athletes they became.

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  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    November 4, 2022
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8887680125
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLGJV5BR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Panda Press (November 4, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8887680125
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,085 ratings

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Customers find this book excellent for its inspirational content, with one review noting it covers nearly all sports. The stories are engaging, with one customer highlighting the theme of perseverance, and many mentioning their children enjoy them. Customers consider it a great gift for 8-year-old boys, though opinions about its age-appropriateness are mixed, with some finding it not suitable for young kids.

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18 customers mention "Inspirational content"18 positive0 negative

Customers find this inspirational book about famous athletes excellent and cool for all sports fans, with one customer noting how it provides a concise overview of athletes' lives.

"This is an excellent inspirational book. I liked this book because it is inspiring not only to young people, but to older people too...." Read more

"This was a gift for my 9 year old daughter who loves sports...." Read more

"...in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests...." Read more

"This is such a neat book full of well known athletes and some of their inspiring stories in easy to read dialogue." Read more

17 customers mention "Gift value"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for 8 to 11-year-old boys.

"Great book. Kids loved." Read more

"...Fun gift" Read more

"Another good Christmas gift. Thank you." Read more

"Was a gift for a nine year old, he enjoyed it" Read more

17 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the short stories in the book, particularly how they keep children interested, with one customer noting how the theme of perseverance runs through each narrative.

"...Some of the interesting facts that the author of this book mentions includes the following: It has been said by some people that we can learn some..." Read more

"...This book was a gateway to transition to more challenging reads. Short stories but impactful." Read more

"...He loves sports and the short stories kept him interested...." Read more

"Interesting stories but it's not for young readers...." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning their child was able to read it on their own and another noting it held their attention.

"...of well known athletes and some of their inspiring stories in easy to read dialogue." Read more

"...It is an easy read and he is able to read it on his own. He found this book in his Easter basket this past year." Read more

"...in the beginning of each athlete's story which was a nice introduction for the reader to get to know the athlete before reading about them...." Read more

"...This was enticing enough for him to open. He has since read the whole book on his own, without being promoted and shares at dinner what he learned..." Read more

13 customers mention "Age range"4 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the age range of the book, with some finding it fun and motivational for young readers, while others note it's not appropriate for children.

"Interesting stories but it's not for young readers...." Read more

"...is definitely not geared towards children, much less young children or beginner readers...." Read more

"..."Inspirational Sports Stories For Young Readers" is a fun book to motivate young readers because it covers all types of sports from basketball to..." Read more

"...stories so beware there are mentions of sexual assault, rape and abuse in stories...." Read more

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Really working on motivation with our children. These are inspiring stories that you can achieve your dreams, and it might take literally years or physical disabilities which you can overcome! Enjoyed reading in the mornings with the children.
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  • CindyDee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sports Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    Great book. Kids loved.
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  • William
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Is An Excellent Inspirational Book For Both Young People And Old People.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
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    This is an excellent inspirational book. I liked this book because it is inspiring not only to young people, but to older people too. Some of the interesting facts that the author of this book mentions includes the following: It has been said by some people that we can learn some life lessons from sports. Many people overcome different challenges. The most common theme is perseverance. Wilma Rudolph did not let polio deny her from becoming an all-world sprinter. Bethany Hamilton didn't let her arm being bitten by a tiger shark stop her from becoming a successful surfer. It is impossible to persevere through obstacles without being dedicated and committed to the objective.
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  • Geraldine A. Nordell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    Fourth grader loved it!
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  • NadineChristopher
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring stories
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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    Really working on motivation with our children. These are inspiring stories that you can achieve your dreams, and it might take literally years or physical disabilities which you can overcome! Enjoyed reading in the mornings with the children.
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    Really working on motivation with our children. These are inspiring stories that you can achieve your dreams, and it might take literally years or physical disabilities which you can overcome! Enjoyed reading in the mornings with the children.
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  • K Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick facts!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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    This was a gift for my 9 year old daughter who loves sports. She loves the sports facts and likes to quiz the rest of our family on her newfound knowledge. Fun gift
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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars ‘Winning’ redefined - an excellent survey of inspirational athletes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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    Author Kurt Taylor understands the impact of playing sports in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests. His mini-biographies address nearly all sports, an inclusive stance that makes the book applicable to all players. The figures he discusses include baseball champ Jim Abbott who overcame a birth defect right arm problem, football player Josh Allen who climbed from the bottom to the top through persistence, gymnast Simone Biles’ perseverance, basketball star Steph Curry maintaining his purpose, surfer Bethany Hamilton winning despite the loss of an arm by a shark attack, basketball champ LeBron James and his respect for others, soccer player Lionel Messi’s small size, soccer great Pele’s rise, track star Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and other diseases, boxer Mike Tyson’s ‘fighting‘ flaw, footballer Kurt Warner, and tennis pro Serena Williams’ now famous life story. Each athlete’s biography closes with a quote from them - words that are bound to inspire every young reader, heightening their love for their game and instilling in them that power to overcome obstacles.
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  • ky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great find!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    This is such a neat book full of well known athletes and some of their inspiring stories in easy to read dialogue.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Interested
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
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    The youngest grandson is very much a sports player he enjoyed it
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  • B Lang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2025
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    Perfect for my grandson
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  • Andrew T
    5.0 out of 5 stars As The Title Promises, Truly Inspirational!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022
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    Terrific read and as the title promises, truly inspirational.
    A lot of kids who watch sports stars at the top of their game think that either it was down to a lucky break, or that they themselves aren't capable of doing the same.
    This little book dispels both of these myths. Many top players worked incredibly hard to achieve their success and if you're willing put in the same time and effort, then you can follow in their footsteps.
    It won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is and isn't that a valuable life lesson!
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  • T H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for young kids
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2023
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    Bought for my 10yr old and it’s a bit simplistic. Would recommend for age 6-8yr olds. Nice stories in one place.
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  • Judy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young boys grandson is 9. Just his level. Loved the book.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2023
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    Great book. Nothing to dislike
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  • Rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2022
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    If you or your child are into any sport this is the book for you. A great read to keep you motivated and keep on pushing yourself to achieve your goals on and off the sports fields. A book to put a smile on your face.
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