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competitive spirit

Books about competitive spirit for readers of all ages.

Cover of Losing Is Not an Option

Losing Is Not an Option

Rich Wallace

Ages 10–14perseveranceteamwork

Cover of Pressure play

Pressure play

Matt Christopher

Ages 8–12baseballmystery and problem-solving