Jeff Savage

  • 113

    Catalog books

  • 58

    Works

  • 1993 to 2018

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Jeff Savage writes accessible, illustrated nonfiction for young readers, focusing on sports mishaps and memorable on-field moments. His Top 10 Sports Bloopers and Who Made Them compiles humorous, bite-sized anecdotes and photos that invite kids to laugh, learn, and talk about the human side of competition.

Savage’s book uses lists and short profiles to make sports history approachable, highlighting the players and plays behind each blooper. The tone is playful and informative, aimed at readers who enjoy quick facts, surprising moments, and the lighter side of athletics.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children’s nonfiction for young readers • Sports-themed lists and facts • Humorous, accessible tone

Genres and themes: Children’s nonfiction • Sports • Humor • Lists & trivia

Who this author is best for: Good for kids who enjoy quick, funny sports facts and picture-book style nonfiction.

Start with his sports list book to gauge tone and look for similar short, illustrated nonfiction for young readers.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Top 10 Sports Bloopers and Who Made Them (Sports Top 10)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 48 pages.

  2. Sports Great Juwan Howard (Sports Great Books)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 64 pages.

  3. Top 10 Heisman trophy winners

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 48 pages.

  4. Sports Great Brett Favre (Sports Great Books)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 64 pages.

  5. Top 10 Professional Football Coaches (Sports Top 10)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 48 pages.

  6. Millionaire by 40 2ED

    Buckeye Publishing • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 141 pages.

  7. Sports Great Ken Griffey, Jr. (Sports Great Books)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 64 pages.

  8. Top 10 Physically Challenged Athletes (Sports Top 10)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  9. Top 10 In-Line Skaters (Sports Top 10)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

  10. Top 10 Basketball Point Guards (Sports Top 10)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 48 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Top 10 Sports Bloopers and Who Made Them (Sports Top 10) is the easier short commitment, while Sports Great Juwan Howard (Sports Great Books) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sports Great Juwan Howard (Sports Great Books) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Top 10 Sports Bloopers and Who Made Them (Sports Top 10) leans later in the catalog.

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