Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Cottage Door Press Campfire Songs
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£16.99
Penguin USA Jack at Bat
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It''s up to Jack to hit a home run, but on the way to home plate he spots some snacks . . . Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd Muck and Magic
Book SynopsisA contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation''s favourite children''s author.A beautiful countryside story for Michael Morpurgo fans, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (J. K. Rowling''s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Bonny has always wanted to be a top cyclist, maybe even a future Olympic champion. But her world changes after meeting a sculptor named Lizzie, who gives her a job on her farm. Bonny is introduced to a life-sized sculpture of Lizzie''s horse and is allowed to pose as its rider, a completely magical experience. She learns from Lizzie that a true gift is never to be wasted, and that if you breathe the world in deep, you can do anything.
£8.09
Clarion Books The Miss Nelson Collection
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£18.04
HarperCollins Biscuit Goes Camping
Book SynopsisFor fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof!
£6.91
Penguin Random House Children's UK GOAT The Official Novelisation
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£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Dirt Bike Runaway 0037 Matt Christopher Sports
Book SynopsisPeter runs away from his foster home ... and right into danger Peter is a genius with dirt bikes. He can take them apart, fix them up, and race them like a champ. But his skill with a bike can take him only so far - and when he runs away from his foster home, he realizes he''s in way over his head. He gets mixed up with two dangerous strangers and soon finds himself neck and neck with trouble on and off the racetrack.
£10.79
Hardie Grant Books Frogs Are Our Friends
Book SynopsisDown in the garden, away from the sun, a little green frog is having some fun!Frogs Are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the important work of one little frog.
£10.44
Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest of the Grid Lewis Hamilton
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest of the Grid Max Verstappen
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£6.99
ReadZone Books Limited Watch Over Her
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£5.94
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hide Seek with Clyde Monique Clyde in Plain
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£12.89
Little, Brown & Company Strong Mama
Book SynopsisMama and baby make one incredible team in this new picture book from New York Times bestselling author and Peloton instructor extraordinaire Robin Arzón.
£11.24
Random House USA Inc Good Sports Rhymes about Running Jumping Throwing
Book SynopsisExhilarating, all-new, kid-friendly verses capture the range of emotions, from the thrill of winning to the agony of losing to the sheer joy of participating. Jack Prelutsky, America's first children's poet laureate and a virtuoso at making poetry fun for the elementary school crowd, includes in this collection poems about the popular sports that kids play—team sports, individual sports, and even backyard frisbee tossing. The bouncy rhymes beg to be read aloud and lend themselves to easy recitation. Caldecott Medal Winner Chris Raschka's stylized watercolors are a blaze of color and motion. An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2007, this exuberant picture book proves that poetry can be as much fun as playing games!
£10.66
Albert Whitman & Company I Am Skye Finder of the Lost
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£12.99
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Back on Track
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£23.79
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Back on Track
Book SynopsisTrack and field season has arrived, and Mac is ready to report. Between last year's returning stars and standout newcomer Aleesha Ramos, the Predators are poised for an even better year at the state championships. That is, until practice ends, and meets begin. When the bleachers fill, Aleesha's sprinting is unremarkable. While the other sprinters warm up, Aleesha looks down. During races, she clips hurdles and loses speed. And afterward, she simply disappears. Mac is determined to find out why. Can Mac find out the cause behind the sprinter''s poor performance? Or will the Predators lose their chance at a championship win?Stewart Mac McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School, and its best sports reporter. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
£9.31
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Concussion Comeback
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£23.79
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Concussion Comeback
Book SynopsisWhen the Predators' starting quarterback, Ryan Mitchell, gets sacked at the end of a game, Mac seems to be the only one concerned about the hit . . . at first. And even though Mac does not report his off-the-record talk with Ryan, Macand his reportinghas a lot to do with Ryan being sidelined with a concussion. When Ryan's starting spot gets bumped by a replacement, Ryan is furious with Mac. What will it take to get Ryan back in the game? And what will Mac do when he finds out?Stewart Mac McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
£8.54
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Racket Rumors
Book SynopsisMac loves uncovering stories, but ever since the arrival of new student Roe Danner, there''s one story he just can''t figure out. The introverted tennis prodigy may make herself known on the court, but off the court, she''s a total mystery. And before long, Roe''s playing starts sparking rumors too. Even though she''s right-handed, she plays with her left. And instead of sticking to the baseline, she charges the net. She even replaces her state-of-the-art graphite racket with an old wooden one. It''s up to Mac to discover the truth behind Roe''s odd antics. If he can do that, he might be able to stop the rumors and help bring Roe the fan support she needs. Stewart Mac McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
£23.79
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Racket Rumors
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£8.54
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Sideline Pressure
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£23.79
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Sideline Pressure
Book SynopsisThe Predators are on a hot streak, but their star shooter is in a slump. Drew Borders isn't putting up the numbers, and no oneexcept Macwants to go on record as to why. It's obvious to Mac that Drew's overly critical and loud father, powerful attorney Larry Borders, is the root of the problem. When Drew is benched, and the sideline commentary from Mr. Borders doesn't stop, Mac decides to take matters into his own hands. Will the Predators miss out on the conference final with their sharpshooter riding the pine? And what happens when Mac uses his investigative reporting to call Mr. Borders' behavior into question? Stewart Mac McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
£8.54
Jolly Fish Press Envy on the Ice
Book SynopsisEaston is an 11-year-old hockey sensation, but he's struggled with the sudden success of fellow winger and best friend Shawn. Now, it's the last shift in triple-overtime at the state championship, and the team has one play to avoid a shootout. The coach's play has Easton taking the shot, but sometimes you have to think on your skates after the puck hits the ice. Will Easton go for his own glory, or will he swallow his pride and do what's best for his team, and his friend?In the Clutch hooks readers with a do-or-die moment from youth sports, then rewinds to show how the books' young athletes found themselves needing to perform under pressure.
£22.94
Jolly Fish Press The Slugger's Shadow
Book SynopsisAaron is a 12-year-old baseball phenom, but only when he's playing in the field. At the plate, he struggles. Now, it's the last inning of the last game of the season, and Aaron's in the batter's box, down by one with the bases loaded. Just as he steps up to the plate, Aaron spots his superstar-athlete older brother, Will, who completely abandoned him at the worst possible time. Can Aaron come through in the clutch when his team needs him most, and will his brother come through for him and their family?In the Clutch hooks readers with a do-or-die moment from youth sports, then rewinds to show how the books' young athletes found themselves needing to perform under pressure.
£8.54
Jolly Fish Press Riding Wild
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl learns to ride bulls in order to be close to the famous bull-riding father she lost long ago.
£23.99
Jolly Fish Press Riding Wild
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl learns to ride bulls in order to be close to the famous bull-riding father she lost long ago.
£10.44
North Star Editions Lifting
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a thirteen-year-old girl with Crouzon syndrome discovers a passion for lifting weights, but when her new strength gets her in trouble, she has to prove to her mom that her lifting is worth supporting.
£25.49
North Star Editions Lifting
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a thirteen-year-old girl with Crouzon syndrome discovers a passion for lifting weights, but when her new strength gets her in trouble, she has to prove to her mom that her lifting is worth supporting.
£10.44
North Star Editions The Stripe and the Star
Book SynopsisIn this compelling and accessible novel for teen readers, a fifteen-year-old girl must confront her fears both on and off the track when she joins a roller derby boot camp.
£25.49
North Star Editions The Stripe and the Star
Book SynopsisIn this compelling and accessible novel for teen readers, a fifteen-year-old girl must confront her fears both on and off the track when she joins a roller derby boot camp.
£10.44
Cormorant Books Takedown
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£8.54
Maverick Arts Publishing Trailblazer: Lily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of
Book SynopsisA truly inspiring story. What an incredible talent Lily was! - Steve Wilson, Match of the DayLily is one of the most talented footballers of her time but, when football is banned for women, she has to battle prejudice to play the sport she loves.Based on the incredible true story behind English football player, Lily Parr and her trailblazing success.
£10.16
Oratia Media Out on the Water
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£21.59
Hashtag Press Baller Boys
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£6.99
Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd The Big Bash
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£7.99
Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd Stephanie Chiocci and the Cooper’s Hill Cheese
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£9.49
OneTree House Ltd Nor'east Swell
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£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers SPIDER McDREW
Book SynopsisSpider McDrew is the lovable boy who can’t help being one step behind everyone else in his class. Three gently and funny school stories in one book. A Roaring Good Read for confident readers.
£8.67
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Berenstain Bears Visit Grizzlyland
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£5.99
HarperCollins Pinkalicious Message in a Bottle
Book SynopsisWhether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
£6.86
HarperCollins The Weight of Blood
Book Synopsis* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST PICK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D.Trade Review"Jackson’s expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jackson’s nod to Stephen King’s Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy’s intense journey that detonates on prom night." — School Library Journal (starred review) "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie." — BookPage (starred review) "This reimagining of King’s Carrie is a thrilling, unflinching horror narrative that takes on colorism, racism, classism, microaggressions, white saviorism, and respectability politics." — The Horn Book "Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie." — Booklist PRAISE FOR WHITE SMOKE: "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." — Publishers Weekly "The nuanced depiction of Mari’s struggle with mental health is emotionally resonant; the story of a mostly Black city nearly wiped out by draconian drug laws and gentrification is authentic and timely; and the simmering tension and jump scares make the horror element satisfyingly chilling... Jackson ticks off the best tropes of horror here with enthusiastic glee, and Ms. Suga will have more than a few readers checking their basements before bedtime." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR GROWN: "Gripping in both its content and format . . . Jackson's writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days." — Booklist (starred review) "Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted’s potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary." — Kirkus Reviews "In another ripped-from-the-headlines novel, Jackson takes readers through a heart-pounding thriller exploring physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, misogynoir, and rape culture... this novel is sure to initiate important conversations while delivering an engrossing story." — Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR LET ME HEAR A RHYME: “Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary . . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph’s lyrics.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger.” — Shelf Awareness “Readers will feel connected to these teens’ love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community . . . offers moving portraits of young people . . . an engaging ode to ’90s hip-hop and to love in many forms.” — BookPage “With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star.” — Horn Book Magazine ”A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel.” — Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAY'S NOT COMING: “This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” — Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: “With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again.” — Booklist (starred review) “Seen through Jackson’s dark portrait of the legal system and the failures of parents and social workers, Mary’s environments are as grim as the stories that play out in them; readers fascinated by procedural dramas will be thoroughly hooked.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dungeons Dragons Dungeon Academy Tourney of
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£12.34
HarperCollins Rez Ball
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£13.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Hearts
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Book SynopsisSeven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a Netflix Original film!Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. All the tales are entrancing inventions. —Publishers Weekly
£9.02
Penguin Random House Children's UK StandOff
Book SynopsisAndrew Smith always wanted to be a writer. After graduating college, he wrote for newspapers and radio stations, but found it wasn't the kind of writing he'd dreamed about. He bounced around the world before settling down in Southern California as a teacher of at-risk teens, married, and moved to a rural mountain location where he lives with his wife, two children, two horses, three dogs, three cats and one irritable lizard named Leo.
£7.99
Warne Frederick & Company Find Spot at the Stadium
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£9.49
