Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories

Book SynopsisThe queen of high school meets a bad boy wrapped in a mystery, in this darkly gripping teen romance.Scarlet Tucker is the queen of high school. At Royal Eastwood High, money determines social status - and if Scarlet''s family have one thing, it''s money. She hangs out with the popular crowd and is dating Jack, star quarterback and heartthrob.But behind the scenes, things are a little different. Scarlet loves studying, which her classmates would think is lame. She works as a mechanic in her spare time, because she wants to earn her own money. And she doesn''t think much of Jack''s incessant bullying of Elijah Black, the school outcast.When a chance encounter between Scarlet and Elijah sets sparks flying, the two unlikely classmates discover they have a lot more in common than they thought. But sparks can catch fire, and some secrets are better left buried.Who will be caught in the destruction?A young adult romance perfect for fans of Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars.

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Book SynopsisSandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he''s paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way:Perry Warden, the boy who tempted Sandy to break the law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors about him to his new baseball teammates, Sandy face a tough decision. Should he run from the rumors, or come out with the truth about his past.

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Book SynopsisDaphne doesn''t want to be stuck in Oakland with her dad. She wants to get on the first plane to Prague, where her mom is shooting a movie. Armed with her grandparents'' phone number and strict instructions from her mom to call them if her dad starts drinking again, Daphne has no problem being cold to him. But there''s one thing Daphne can''t keep herself from doing: joining her dad and her new friend Arlo at a weekly skate session.When her dad promises to teach her how to ollie and she lands the trick, Daphne starts to believe in him again. He starts to show up for her, and Daphne learns things are not as black and white with her dad as she used to think. The way Daphne''s dad tells it, skating is all about accepting failure and moving on. But can Daphne really let go of her dad''s past mistakes? Either way life is a lot like skating: it''s all about getting back up after you fall.

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Book SynopsisMagic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on Valentine Middle School''s HoneyBee cheer squad. Magic wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps. But first, she has to survive Planet Pom Poms, the summer cheer camp where she''ll audition for a spot on the HoneyBee squad. But with zero athletic ability and a group of mean girls who have her number, Tragic Magic is a long way from becoming the toe-touching cheerleader heroine she dreams of being.Things start to look up when her best friend Cappie joins her at camp--until Cappie gets bitten by the popularity bug, that is. To make matters worse, Magic''s crushing hard on football star Dallas Chase. Luckily, Magic''s not alone: with the help of a new crew of fabulous fellow misfits and her Grammy Mae''s vintage pom poms by her side, Tragic Magic might just survive--and even thrive--at cheer camp.

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Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season''s program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success.Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn''t correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he''s around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it''s tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.

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Book SynopsisTJ''s friend Jamie is the heart and soul of the Parkview football team, but although he''s a great tackler his passes are dangerously random - and he can''t resist the stodgy food that his mum and the school cook love to tempt him with. Jamie becomes so unfit that Mr Wood drops him from the team, so his friends and their parents organize a World Food and Football day to try and change his eating habits - and to impress the Inspectors who seem to think Parkview is not a very good school. Jamie works really hard to get fit, and finally regains his place in the team, but only when he accepts his true vocation as a goalie.

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Book SynopsisGregory dreams of basketball stardom, of being on TV and basking in the crowd''s applause for single-handedly winning every game. When he signs up for a local youth team, however, Gregory gets a quick lesson in what it means to play a team sport. You can''t win it all alone. You need your teammates!

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Book SynopsisSibling rivalry gets even more intense when twins are involved! Brothers and swimming team-mates Ty and Tristan have always tried to one-up the other, especially in the pool. When their competitiveness threatens to cost the team the big relay race, the swimming twins need to rethink, reset and work together to spur the team on to victory.

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Book SynopsisLito is proud of his Filipino heritage, and he''s one of the best dancers in his folk dance group. He and his sister, Nenita, plan to perform at their school''s spring festival. When giggling classmates threaten to derail Lito''s confidence, he needs to dig deep and keep dancing.

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Book SynopsisRiley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it''s tag rugby, and they can''t wait to play together! But the teacher thinks Riley''s better in a different position and splits up the duo, shaking Riley''s confidence. It''ll take a special game for her to step up and shine.

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Book SynopsisLisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow wreck the girls' gym? Or is someone else to blame? Follow along as Lisa and her teammates uncover the clues and track down the culprit who trashed their court in this exciting sport mystery!

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Book SynopsisSamira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a new winter sport - SNOWBOARDING! A whole new world of speed, tricks and fresh mountain air opens up to Samira when she joins the local snowboarding club. Once her arm has healed up, she has a decision to make. Does she go back to gymnastics and the team she's always known, or does she take a chance and stick with snowboarding?

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Book SynopsisNothing can stop star American footballer Harris Weathers - until he has a jarring collision, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can't shake the idea that he could get hurt playing the sport. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love American football enough to risk it happening again? And is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?

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Book SynopsisAnthony Duran has been Ricky Lau's best friend and basketball buddy since they were little. But now that Ricky has moved schools, the boys find themselves on different school basketball teams. With few new friends, Ricky still wants to shoot hoops with his best bud. Anthony, on the other hand, doesn't want to practise with an opponent. Ricky is willing to do whatever it takes to get his friend back. But what if that means letting his new team down?

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Book SynopsisFor twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp - and on the court - just as much as anyone else.

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Book SynopsisRaven is excited for the figure skating competition. She's been working hard on a new move, and she wants to get it exactly right! But there's just one problem - Raven gets very nervous on competition days! She's been too nervous to compete before. This time, will she be able to overcome her fears?

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Book SynopsisWhen Kendall receives a surprise email, he can hardly believe his luck. He's been invited to compete in an esports tournament for his favourite game, Ooze Escape! He loves battling his way to the top level in the game and trying to escape the deadly ooze that burns up everything, and everyone, in its path. There's just one problem: Kendall spends too much time battling enemies and looking for awesome loot. He always gets knocked out by the ooze before he can make his escape. Will he learn the strategies he needs to defeat his opponents and escape the ooze in time for the big tournament?

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Book SynopsisJae Cho isn't very good at games. Whether it's board games, card games or anything else, she usually doesn't have much luck. But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5, she's fascinated by the strategy of destroying the opponent's forces and taking out the enemy's castle. When Dal rushes off and leaves the game running on his computer, Jae can't resist the temptation to try playing for herself. Before long she's hooked on the game and secretly playing against others on her brother's computer whenever she can. However, she soon realizes that she's accidentally entered an online esports competition in her brother's name! Will Dal be angry that Jae has been using his computer and played as him in the qualifying round? Or will he help his little sister dominate the competition at the tournament?

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Book SynopsisMina is a talented figure skater, but she's looking forward to trying a new challenge - pairs skating! Mina has second thoughts, though, when she starts practising with Luke, a shy boy whom she doesnât know well. Can the pair overcome their trust issues and become a successful pairs skating team?Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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Book SynopsisAlejandro is a new high school American football quarterback with big shoes to fill - his brother''s. But none of the plays that worked for his brother seem to be working for him. With Coach J threatening to bench him, Alejandro has to come up with something good fast. His sister Izzy just might be the secret weapon he needs!Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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Book SynopsisDevante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him and his team a victory when they need it the most?Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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Book SynopsisRosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a history of being mean to Rosie, and it doesn't take long to figure out that Flora hasn't changed one bit. Can Rosie set aside her hard feelings and teach her cousin to ride the waves? Or will this shake-up to Rosie's summer of surfing lead to a wicked wipeout? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!

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Book SynopsisWhen Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves halfway across the country to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson's in luck - his dad tells him about an organization called the Shore that has a wheelchair rugby team. Robinson's in for quite a rush as he learns a new sport... and some important lessons about life. Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!

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Book SynopsisNina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls basketball team. Nina is devasted until she finds out the boys team is one player short, and anyone can try out! Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!

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Book SynopsisFrancis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favourite game. But it doesn''t take long for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing competitor. Will Francis find a way move past his early losses to take advantage of all that the camp has to offer?

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Book SynopsisAfter Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her in competition with the best?

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Book SynopsisAiden wants to win! So when new player Chloe joins the team, he's frustrated that she isn't perfect at every pass, shot and skill. Will Aiden's fixation on winning lead to full-court drama, or can he remember what it means to be a supportive teammate? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

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Book SynopsisThe Ballers have had fun in practice. But during their first game, something strange happens. Kevin won't pass the ball. He's turned into a ball hog! With help from his teammates, can Kevin learn how to share the ball? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

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Book SynopsisWhen Candace joins her new team, she finds everyone has mastered a move that she's never tried - the layup! Her first attempt is a disaster, and now she's embarrassed. Will Candace be stuck making lousy layups, or will she learn it's okay to ask for help? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

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Book SynopsisWhile staying with relatives in Rajasthan, India, Reeya Rai and her friends are playing a game of cricket when they stumble upon an ancient, water-filled stepwell. Reeya and her friends decide to create a submersible with a camera to explore the stepwell and uncover its secrets. In the watery depths, they discover an ancient door with a mysterious symbol on it. Could this be the key to discovering one of India's ancient lost treasures? And will they uncover the truth before Dr Acker and his daughter, Elsie, learn about what they've found?

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Book SynopsisWhile exploring ancient catacombs in Egypt, Reeya Rai and her family discover a chamber hidden behind a large wall of rubble. Inside are several mysterious ancient statues. However, there isn't time to explore the chamber. A large storm is coming that threatens to flood the entire region. Thinking quickly, Reeya and her friends invent a way to transport sandbags and build a wall to protect the catacombs from flooding. When they return, what ancient mysteries will they find hidden in the chamber? And how will they keep Dr Acker and his daughter, Elsie, from discovering the chamber's secrets first?

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Book SynopsisWhile helping her parents organize items at a museum in Greece, Reeya Rai finds some paintings made by a medieval artist and inventor from India. When Reeya learns that artists sometimes hide secret messages in their paintings, Reeya creates a special colour-wheel to study the artist's paintings. In them, she finds clues to the location of the inventor's secret workshop! Unfortunately, to access it, Reeya needs a small artefact currently held by her nemesis, Elsie Acker. Will Reeya find a way to get the artefact from Elsie without alerting Dr Acker to the workshop's location?

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Book SynopsisMarnie has an emerging talent for dog training, and she puts it to good use with her dog, Koda. Koda is a mongrel, so she isn't able to enter dog shows. So Marnie decides to enter a dog dancing competition with Koda instead. But soon Marnie realizes she is more confident in Koda's skills than her own. Will Marnie be able to overcome her insecurities and let loose during the dog dancing competition?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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Book SynopsisZack Jones is a whiz when it comes to playing defence in the outfield. But when it comes to hitting a baseball, his batting skills come up short. Luckily, his friend Jamie has an incredible virtual reality system that helps him train to improve his batting game. But when the VR system goes up in smoke, Zack loses his confidence and isn't sure he can perform at the plate when his team needs him. Will Zack find faith in himself and keep his bat powered up when the game is on the line?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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Book SynopsisWhat do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you love dance, gymnastics or cheerleading - and a good laugh - then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes, funny gymnastics riddles and goofy cheerleading puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

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Book SynopsisFour friends investigate whether their favourite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favourite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - for help solving this online mystery. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

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Book SynopsisPut on your cleats, grab your jersey, and join the Good Sports League! This funny chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship is from acclaimed author Tommy Greenwald. Ben Cutler loves everything about soccer! He’s got a great team, and they have the best pregame chants and half-time jokes. He and his best friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And Ben is good at soccer. Like REALLY good. Too good for a casual rec team. Soon he’s recruited for a travel team.   His new team plays amazingly well, but they take soccer super seriously. No pregame chants, no juice-box breaks, and the most important rule of all: NO DANCING. Even though his new team is winning all the time, Ben is left to wonder, Is winning all that matters in the end?   Comic panels and spot illustrations bring the sports action to life in a format perfect for reluctant readers.Trade ReviewFreddy states the moral up front—sports should be enjoyable—and this fast-paced, heartfelt story bears out the message. Good-hearted sporty fun. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisAddison is joining the track and field team, even though her mum said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she''s torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mum. How can Addison pursue her running passion? With plenty of action and extra materials including discussion questions and bonus track facts, this Teen Sport Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.

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Book SynopsisPerseverance, thought Connor. To not give up even when it is hard to keep going.Connor loves practicing taekwondo at his dojang. Having ADHD means he has to work a little harder to keep his focus during sparring sessions, but that doesn''t stop him from mastering new forms and rising through the taekwondo ranks. However, when Wyatt--Connor''s nemesis--starts training at the same dojang, staying focused suddenly becomes a lot harder. Can Connor persevere and find his focus in time for the big tournament?Written by a neurodivergent author with three neurodivergent children, Connor and the Taekwondo Tournament meets a longstanding need for chapter books written from the perspectives of kids with ADHD and is the perfect addition to any young reader''s shelf.The Infinity Rainbow Club is a chapter book series featuring five neurodivergent children in a club at their elementary school. The club provides a safe space for stims and different communication styles to be accepted and celebrated.

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Book Synopsis"An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!" – Beth Mead, LionessShoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the courage to believe in yourself.Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she's spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy's shots on goal go a bit . . . wonky.Will Sammy work out that it's what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?

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A fantastic series for 5+ readers combining magic and football, by superstar footballer Frank Lampard.Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game.Frankie and his friends are at their school sports day when the magic football sends them back through time, to the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece! The team join in, but the mischievous god Hermes is causing chaos...and when they accidentally bring Hermes back with them, their own sports day might be ruined too.How will Frankie stop Hermes before the Games are ruined for ever?Perfect for sports fans everywhere in the run-up to the Olympic Games!

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Book SynopsisFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - even at Christmas!Frankie and his friends are spending Christmas in Austria with his pen pal Heidi. He is excited to learn how to ski, even if it's not quite the same as playing football. Late on Christmas Eve they discover a lost elf who needs help. Frankie's team will need to use all their skills to get the elf back to his world, and return in time for Christmas!Trade ReviewAnother light-hearted and enjoyable tale * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisCarmen is a 12-year-old star striker for the Blue Dragons A Team, but when her best friend Destiny abandons the team to try theater, the Dragons need a new goalkeeper, stat. Carmen quickly learns her new position as keeper, but she struggles to deal with the changes in her friendship with Destiny. Plus, there's one shot she just can't seem to stop. Now, the league championship has gone to a shootout, and of course the other team's best striker has the last kick. Can Carmen save both her team's championship dreams and her most important friendship?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.

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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.

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Book SynopsisTravel to all seven continents and the oceans, too, with an energetic yoga sequence set to an irresistible original song. Sweet illustrations guide children into more than a dozen yoga poses, some mimicking a distinctive animal from each global region, others paired with modes of transportation to connect them all. Written by a children’s yoga expert, the playful story concludes with step-by-step instructions for each yoga pose and a world map with a fun fact about each animal. Includes enhanced CD and digital access to audio and animationTrade Review“Playful short prose and active verbs keep the pace humming right along in this age-appropriate yoga exploration. Energetic poses are interspersed with more mindful deep stretches. Bright, bold, and colorful illustrations using hand carved stamps and digital techniques center a friendly, diverse group of children, of all body shapes and abilities” – The School Library Journal

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