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Sports Heroes

2 books · Ages 7–12 · Chapter Books

Sports Heroes is a 2-book series for ages 7–12 by Matt Doeden. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Deion Sanders and P.K. Subban are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders2022

P.K. Subban

P.K. Subban2013

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Pride & Accomplishment Sports History Discovering a Talent

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