Books like Crosby's golden goal

A triumphant, stadium-roaring reminder of why we fall in love with sports in the first place. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Crosby's golden goal.

energetic
uplifting
nostalgic
triumphant

01
Cool mint
Helen Perelman
A sugary, high-speed romp through a winter wonderland where ambition meets the sweet rewards of responsibility.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
- encouraging
02
Ruby scores a goal
Penguin Young Readers
A sunny, energetic romp that celebrates trying your best and the gentle humor of sibling dynamics on the soccer field.
Shares:
- energetic
- encouraging
- sportsmanship
03
The million dollar throw
Mike Lupica · 2009
A high-stakes sports story wrapped around a tender core of friendship and family resilience.
Shares:
- uplifting
- earnest
- encouraging
04
Mr. Lemoncello's great library race
Chris Grabenstein
A high-energy, puzzle-packed scavenger hunt that turns the pursuit of knowledge into a breathless, joyful adventure.
Shares:
- energetic
- enthusiastic
05
Hour of the Olympics
Mary Pope Osborne
A fast-paced, magical leap into ancient history where sibling teamwork and a touch of myth save the day.
Shares:
- triumphant
- earnest
- encouraging
06
Goldie (Puppy Place)
Ellen Miles
A warm, tail-wagging introduction to the joys and responsibilities of caring for animals in need.
Shares:
- earnest
- encouraging
07
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, wish-fulfillment sports fantasy that champions the underdog and the sheer power of practice.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
- encouraging
08
Lost and found
Oliver Jeffers
A quiet, oceanic journey about realizing that sometimes what we think is lost is actually just looking for a friend.
Shares:
- earnest
09
Tina finds a way
Geof Smith
A reassuring and gentle journey through a relatable childhood setback, celebrating the spark of creative resilience.
Shares:
- earnest
- encouraging
- relatable
10
The chicken doesn't skate
Gordon Korman
A delightfully chaotic middle-grade romp where science fairs and sports collide in a flurry of feathers.
Shares:
- energetic
11
The Darkest Dark
Chris Hadfield, Kate Fillion and others
A gentle bedtime journey that transforms the scary shadows of the night into a canvas of infinite, starry possibilities.
Shares:
- earnest
- encouraging
12
Hiroko makes the team
Crennan Ray
A gentle, relatable exploration of sibling rivalry that culminates in the warm glow of earned respect.
Shares:
- triumphant
- earnest
- encouraging
- relatable

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