Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Little, Brown & Company Across the Desert
Book SynopsisOne girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author. Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream: The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old “Addie Earhart” shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While watching this daring girl fly through the sky, Jolene can dream of what it would be like to fly with her, far away from her own troubled home life where her mother struggles with a narcotic addiction. And Addie, who is grieving the loss of her father, finds solace in her online conversations with Jolene, her biggest—and only—fan. Then, one day, it all goes wrong: Addie's engine abruptly stops, and Jolene watches in helpless horror as the ultralight plummets to the ground and the video goes dark. Jolene knows that Addie won’t survive long in the extreme summer desert heat. With no one to turn to for help and armed with only a hand-drawn map and a stolen cell phone, it's up to Jolene to find a way to save the Desert Aviator. Packed with adventure and heart, Across the Desert speaks to the resilience, hope, and strength within each of us.Don't miss Dusti Bowling's new novel, Dust, available for preorder now.
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football The Great Santa Race
Book SynopsisFrankie and his team love playing football. There''s always time for a game, even when it''s Christmas!It looks like it''s not going to be a white Christmas for Frankie and his friends. But then the magic football accidentally awakens an evil penguin, who wants to create a snowy winter that will never end! Can Frankie and the team stop him before it''s too late for a very special Santa to enter the Great Santa Race?
£7.44
Random House USA Inc Wild River
Book SynopsisWhen twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother, Tanner, on a camping trip, he never dreams that it will turn into the most frightening day of his life.Ryan admits he''s no good at sports or outdoor stuff. He''d much rather be playing video games. But Tanner assures him it will be an easy trip. They''ll kayak down the Boulder River, fish, and toast marshmallows at night.When they set out, the river is higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner keeps saying there''s no reason to worry. But when he''s badly hurt in a kayaking accident, Ryan is afraid he''s not up to the challenge of saving his brother''s life. The only danger Ryan has confronted has been in his video games. What good are those games now, when he''s facing a real-life battle?
£6.99
Random House Children's Books GameDay Jitters
Book SynopsisFilled with on-the-field soccer scenes, black-and-white artwork, and sports statistics throughout, this short novel—ideal for newly independent readers, athletes, and all sports fans—follows nine-year-old Ben and his fourth-grade team, the Bobcats, as they race to the Kickers League playoffs. Ben knows he''s one of the team''s strongest players, but he''s been struggling with the jitters. He''s just freezing up on the field. Can he pull through for his teammates now that they really need him?
£6.23
Random House USA Inc Select
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£7.99
iUniverse The Chess Team A Novel
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£8.68
Sb Creative Sweetbriars Finding Violet
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£8.99
Alice Woodland Mooney River
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£11.04
Kate McMahon Sea of Gratitude
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£9.49
Canines and Kids Publishing Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream
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£7.59
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Going for the Record
£8.54
Leaping Boy Publications Tom and Jake the Storm
Book SynopsisThe last of six stories about Tom and Jake, two little boys who live with their family and animals in an old farmhouse in Devon, which have been charmingly written and illustrated by Helen MccGwire. The stories are based on the experiences of her five children during the 1960s, whilst living in the English countryside. Ideal for reading to children, and for revisiting a 1960s childhood.
£7.88
South Shore Publications Objects in Mirror
£10.19
Rebecca Jimenez First Win
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£11.99
Lulu.com Elbow Injury Guidelines for Grappling Athletes
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£13.42
Capstone Global Library Ltd Futsal Teamwork
Book SynopsisOwen loves playing futsal. When his family moves, he joins a new team. He likes his new teammates, but Milo is causing a problem. He is a big ball hog! Can Owen help his team work together for the upcoming game?
£6.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd Wrestling Winners
Book SynopsisWhen Josiah joins the wrestling club, he gets teased by some of the bigger kids because of his small size. One teammate helps Josiah learn some moves that take advantage of his quickness. But other teammates continue to tease Josiah. Will Josiah be able to prove he has what it takes to compete?
£6.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd SideSplitting Football Jokes and Puns
Book SynopsisWhy did the football drop out of the team? It was tired of getting kicked around! How is a football player like a magician? They both like to do hat tricks! If you love football - and a good laugh - then this is the book for you! Hundreds of side-splitting football jokes, riddles and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.
£6.99
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.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's March Previews 2022. * The Bookseller *
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Girls FC 1 Do Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras
Book SynopsisJoin the Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play like a girl!My name is Megan Fawcett and this is the story of how I set up the best football team in the world. Get ready for kick-off! Nine-year-old Megan Fawcett loves football and is desperate to be on her school team. She tries everything to get the coach to notice her (even wearing a tiara!), but nothing seems to do the trick. Then Megan has her big brainwave: she could start her own team. An all-girls team! Now she just needs a pitch, a coach oh, and ten other players This is the first in a series of fun, topical early readers; join the Girls FC as they take the world by storm!This book makes football a fun activity that isn't just for boys and I hope reading the series will encourage more girls to get involved in sport from an early age. Dame Tanni Grey-ThompsonTrade Review“An entertaining series focusing on a team of independent girls who are willing to do anything to follow their passion. Each book focuses on a different member of the team spanning family, divorce, school and dyslexia. Full of inclusive messages and diverse characters it will score highly with a wide range of boys and girls who enjoy the beautiful game.” * South Wales Evening Post *“A hugely engaging, easy to read story.” * BookTrust *
£7.44
Capstone Global Library Ltd Engage Literacy Dark Blue Right on Target
Book SynopsisDylan is eager to be as good as his friend, Wren, at archery. In a big competition he looks as if he might even win! But when his success catches the attention of last year's winner, Lewis, things start to go wrong. Can he work out what Lewis is up to before it's too late?
£9.80
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Super Sports Society Vol. 2
Book SynopsisPel's an all-star baseball legacy. Tommy eats, sleeps, and farts sports. The two friends will have to put their skills to the test in their first-ever travel tournament with their baseball team in the second book of this fun illustrated series told in dual POVs that's so hysterical you might just poop yourself. Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo. When eleven-year-old Tommy made his hometown's baseball travel team, he thought he'd be set for life. He thought he'd be royalty. He thought he'd become a member of the Super Sports Society. And that's all kind of true . . . it will all happen, AFTER he wins his first travel tournament. Meanwhile, Tommy's best friend, Pel, is also going to his first tournament, and using his dad's old baseball glove is a punch-in-the-gut reminder that he's no longer here. Or, as Ma says, is he? Join Tommy, Pel, Diesel, Clutch, Alfredo, Goetz, and the members of the Bulldogs (wait . . . no, the TurdlesI) in their first-ever travel baseball tournament. Of course, there's tons of LOL-worthy moments, like a laser tag game gone wrong, an incident involving bunch of chili flakes on pepperoni pizza (don't try that one at home), and a rival team that's gotta go down. Hopefully. This book is the second in The Super Sports Society series by Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki. It's humor at its finest, interwoven with lessons about life, friendship, coming-of-age, battling anxiety both on and off the field, and grief. 'Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution.' - Kirkus, for The Super Sports Society vol. 1'The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!' - Matt Eicheldinger, bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes 'Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors.' - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series
£8.54
Star Bright Books Yellow Red Green Go
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£7.95
Book Case Engine Tanker 10
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£19.95
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.
£8.54
Jolly Fish Press Gridiron Grit
Book SynopsisWhat looked to be a football season to remember for Cameron quickly turns to disaster. Set to take over as quarterback for the pass-happy Northwood Middle School Lumberjacks, things change just days before the first practice when internet sensation Trish joins the team. Cameron goes from starting quarterback to backupand nearly ends up quitting. With some inspiration from his father, Cameron finds joy in his newfound rolebut not without some bumps and bruises along the way. Will his commitment pay off? 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 Gridiron Grit
Book SynopsisWhat looked to be a football season to remember for Cameron quickly turns to disaster. Set to take over as quarterback for the pass-happy Northwood Middle School Lumberjacks, things change just days before the first practice when internet sensation Trish joins the team. Cameron goes from starting quarterback to backupand nearly ends up quitting. With some inspiration from his father, Cameron finds joy in his newfound rolebut not without some bumps and bruises along the way. Will his commitment pay off? 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 Keeper Courage
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.
£22.94
Https: //Www.Isbnservices.Com/Isbn-Barcode/?Current_isbn=978-1-63972-556-4&gform_post_id=316471 Let's Play Flag Football
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£14.85
Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing LaDonna Plays Hoops
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£14.59
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Biking for a Cause
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£9.47
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Practice Makes Perfect
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£9.47
Amazon Publishing When Jackie and Hank Met
Book SynopsisJackie and Hank were born eight years and one thousand miles apart. Nobody knew these babies would grow up and play baseball. Nobody knew Jackie and Hank would meet and become heroes. Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg were two very different people. But they both became Major League Baseball players, and they both faced a lot of the same challenges in their lives and careers. For Jackie, it was because of his skin color. For Hank, it was because of his religion. On May 17, 1947 these two men met for the first time colliding at first base in a close play. While the crowd urged them to fight, Jackie and Hank chose a different path. This is the story of two men who went on to break the barriers of race and religion in American sports and became baseball legends in the process. Beautiful text by Cathy Goldberg Fishman is paired with sumptuous paintings by Mark Elliott. Generous back matter material includes a photo and prose biography of each man, timelines, quotes, resources to learn more, and a selected bibliography.
£5.99
Positively Rich Publishing Max's Football Dream: If You Can Dream It, You
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£14.39
Cascade Writing The Adventure of Sherri the Pop-Top Trailer: A New Home
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£11.39
Robert Anthony Olexa Sports: Fields and Courts
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£8.99
Penguin Random House Australia Mackenzie Arnold 1 Finders Keepers
Book SynopsisMacca is in Year 6 and loving life. She plays fullback for her beloved Seaport Strikers, skates and loves hanging out with her mates ? she? s always up for a kick-around in the park and a good-natured prank. But when Macca is late for training one too many times, injures herself skating and has an unexpected run-in with a local resident, Coach questions her commitment to the team and benches her for a big game.How can Macca make it up to Coach and prove that football is something she? s serious about? When the Strikers? goalie is too sick to play, Macca puts on the gloves and steps up.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Australia Mackenzie Arnold Caught in the Middle
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£6.99
Stevemegsonbooks Rooty the Rutabaga: The Meaning of Kung Fu
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£12.99
Badger Learning The Challenge
Book SynopsisMeet Callum Cooper. He and four other academy players have been given the chance to join the First Team for a major pre-season tournament. It's a big step up. Will they be up to the challenge?
£10.68
Badger Publishing The Battle
Book SynopsisMeet Jackson Mbemba. He's an academy player who is tough-tackling, fast, skilful and always has energy for a battle. Wait until he discovers that breaking into the Stanford FC First Team isn't just a battle - it's war!
£10.68
Badger Publishing Paying the Penalty
Book SynopsisAcademy footballer Jackson Mbemba has a lot going on. When he stands up to a gang leader on the estate where his family lives, it seems his day just couldn't get harder. But his football team, Stanford FC, still need to qualify for the final of the Cathay Cup. Will Jackson's split focus mean there's a penalty to pay?
£10.68
Badger Publishing The Final
Book SynopsisThe big day has arrived. Callum is playing for Stanford FC in the final of a major pre-season tournament, the Cathay Cup. If Callum does well, he could win a professional football contract. Will this be the kick-off or the final whistle of his football career?
£10.68
John Blake Publishing Ltd Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Ultimate Sports
Book SynopsisThis is the story of one of the world's best heptathletes and her journey to greatness.Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete and won gold in the 2019 World Championships with a British record of 6,981 points. After making her Olympic debut in 2012, Katarina has suffered many disappointments, heartbreaks and frustrations, but she has never let it stop her. Now a World Champion, she is ready to take on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
£5.99
The Choir Press My First Match
Book SynopsisGoading the goalkeeper as he runs up for a goal kick. Your grandad telling you not to use the words from the songs in front of your grandma. Capturing the green of the pitch through the bodies. There's something magical about your first football match. Use this book to share your own nostalgic memories with your little one.
£5.94
Chronicle Books Bookscape Board Books The Great Outdoors
Book Synopsis Gear up for baby''s first wilderness adventure with this adorable board book all about the great outdoors!Hike beside mountain lakes, pedal down rocky hillsides, and swoop across snowy ski slopes in this one-of-a-kind board book by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed-and an immersive world to explore when open. Simple text and vibrant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to the many ways of enjoying time in nature. Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books'' chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up-making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.ADORABLE ARTWORK: Ingela P Arrhenius has a unique eye for color and design that has made her a beloved creator of books for the youngest readers. Step into her world with this specially crafted novelty book. UNIQUE GIFT FOR LITTLE ONES:
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Samson the Stallion
Book SynopsisTilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Everyone is excited for the London International Horse Show. Then Magic Spirit falls ill and Tilly must nurse him back to health. It turns out that her special skills come in useful at the horse show too, where she helps soothe a fiery stallion who no one else can get close to. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.
£6.99
O'Brien Press Ltd Bernard Dunne: Champion of the World
Book SynopsisIn this inspirational book, he describes life as a boy in Neilstown, the ups and downs of his life and career, and the powerful life lessons and skills that sport can teach a child.
£8.54
