Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Hot Hand |
2007 |
Mike Lupica |
Buy |
| 2 |
Safe at Home |
2008 |
Mike Lupica |
Buy |
| 3 |
Long Shot |
2008 |
Mike Lupica |
Buy |
| 4 |
Two-Minute Drill |
2007 |
Mike Lupica |
Buy |
| 5 |
Shoot-Out |
2010 |
Mike Lupica |
Buy |
The Comeback Kids series gives young readers five sports stories about bouncing back from setbacks. Mike Lupica covers basketball, baseball, football, and soccer across the five books, with each one following a different kid facing a different challenge. Published between 2007 and 2010, the series shows Lupica’s ability to write sports drama that resonates with middle-grade readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Comeback Kids series?
There are five books in the Comeback Kids series, published between 2007 and 2010.
What is the first book in the Comeback Kids series?
The first book in the Comeback Kids series is Hot Hand, published in 2007.
What sports do the Comeback Kids books cover?
The five books each focus on a different sport and a different young athlete making a comeback — Hot Hand (basketball), Safe at Home (baseball), Long Shot (basketball), Two-Minute Drill (football), and Shoot-Out (soccer). Each book stands alone with its own character and sport, united by the theme of overcoming obstacles.