10 Football Chapter Books for Middle School Readers
Football chapter books for middle school readers bring the action off the field and right onto the page!
Packed with team rivalries, big plays, friendship and plenty of football excitement, these stories give sports-loving kids something fun to dig into between games.
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Fun Football Facts!
Here are 10 fun and engaging football facts perfect for middle school students:
- Football evolved from rugby and soccer, with the first American football game played in 1869.
- A regulation football field is 120 yards long, including two 10-yard end zones.
- An official NFL football is nicknamed “The Duke”, after team owner Wellington Mara.
- Quarterbacks often throw the ball over 50 miles per hour, depending on strength and technique.
- The fastest NFL players can sprint 40 yards in about 4 seconds, showing incredible speed.
- A touchdown is worth six points, and teams can earn extra points with a kick or 2-point conversion.
- The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events in the world, drawing millions of viewers every year.
- Football players can burn more than 600 calories in a single game, thanks to constant sprinting, tackling, and strategy.
- The heaviest NFL players can weigh over 350 pounds, yet still move surprisingly fast.
- Youth and school football teaches teamwork, discipline, and quick decision-making, not just athletic skills.
Football blends strategy, strength, and speed—making it one of the most exciting sports for students to learn and play!
Football Chapter Books for Middle School Readers
Know a middle school reader who would rather talk football than pick up a book?
These football chapter books might just change their mind, with exciting storylines, memorable characters and all the drama that makes the game so much fun.
New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green scores a touchdown with this exhilarating and action-packed story about an ordinary boy who becomes a hero you can really root for.
From NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, a story of teamwork and determination—in the classroom as well as on the field.
Author Fred Bowen delivers exciting play-by-play action along with an important story of winning and losing, truth and consequences, and good sportsmanship.
Tiki and Ronde were the stars of their Pee Wee football team, the Cave Springs Vikings. But middle school is much bigger than elementary school and it’s a whole different game—on and off the field.
From award-winning novelist Carl Deuker comes a gritty, heart-wrenching story about high school football, self-acceptance, and the pressures that come with being the best at any cost.
Everyone calls Nate Brodie "Brady" because he's a New England quarterback, just like his idol, Tom Brady.
And now he's got a chance to win a million dollars by throwing one pass through a target at halftime in the Patriots.
Suddenly the boy with the golden arm is having trouble completing a pass . . . but can he make the one that really counts?
Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town.
Through the eyes of Crash, readers get a rare glimpse into the life of a bully in this unforgettable and beloved story about stereotypes and the surprises life can bring.
As his father lies dying from cancer, thirteen-year-old Wing must help his once pathetic football team win a division title and, in the process, learns that winning can sometimes mean just hanging on to what you already have.
The thrilling Football Genius books—by former pro football player Tim Green—are perfect for middle-grade readers, and this collection contains three bestselling novels in the series.
Developed in association with the National Football League, a definitive pictorial guide shows the game in all its rough-and-tumble glory, from its schoolyard roots through its rise to the status of an international supersport.
My boys do love a good football book, and they are big fans of anything written by Tim Green or Mike Lupica. I don’t think they have read any books by then Barber brothers, but I know their friends enjoy those ones as well. Great list once again!
Thanks, Kirsten… can you tell I’m already stockpiling books for V when he gets to that level? 🙂
I would add Gordon Korman’s, Pop! This is a good list, and I was lucky enough to review Gym Candy.
Great list! I’m always looking for good books to get my kids excited about reading, and combining it with football is a perfect approach. Can’t wait to check these out!
Great list! I’m always on the lookout for engaging football stories for my kids. Can’t wait to check out these recommendations and see which ones spark their interest! Thanks for sharing!