Top-rated books by Frances Minters
Cinder-Elly: Level E (Into English)
Age: 9-12
Books like Frances Minters’s
Award winning
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience and teamwork through sports narrative.
Showcases the rich histories of Native baseball players.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Inspires young readers with real-life role models.

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
Football Superstars: Neymar Rules
Simon Mugford, 2020
Why to read
Inspires with a real-life success story
Enhances knowledge about professional football
Encourages perseverance and hard work
Provides insights into Brazilian culture and geography

Football Superstars: Neymar Rules
Simon Mugford, 2020
Award winning
Out of the Ballpark
Alex Rodriguez, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires teamwork and sportsmanship.
Based on Alex Rodriguez’s real-life experiences.
Encourages perseverance and hard work.
Engaging narrative, ideal for young sports enthusiasts.

Out of the Ballpark
Alex Rodriguez, 2007
Award winning
Hockey in the Wild (Life in the Wild)
Nicholas Oldland, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship set in a wild environment.
Encourages teamwork and resolving conflicts amicably.
Humor infused narrative keeps young readers captivated.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.

Hockey in the Wild (Life in the Wild)
Nicholas Oldland, 2020
The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot boosts engagement and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
Award winning
The Lucky Baseball Bat
Matt Christopher, 1954
288 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence through sports-themed storytelling. - Builds resilience, teaches value of perseverance. - Engages young readers with dynamic narrative. - Addresses overcoming fears and embracing challenges.

The Lucky Baseball Bat
Matt Christopher, 1954
Wilma Rudolph: Volume 27
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of overcoming adversity with determination.
Teaches important values of perseverance and resilience.
Encourages children to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.

Wilma Rudolph: Volume 27
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2019
Football Stories: Messi
Simon Mugford, 2023
1536 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Messi’s challenging yet triumphant journey.
Enhances understanding of teamwork and perseverance.
Ideal for young sports enthusiasts' personal growth.
Supports development of ambition and resilience.
