Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 7 The San Francisco Splash
Book SynopsisTime for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is book #7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby . . . and this time it's not a baseball. It's a man overboard! And when he's pulled from the water, the old-time ballplayer discovers his World Series ring is gone! Is it at the bottom of the bay? Or was it somehow stolen by a long-ago rival? The San Francisco Splash includes several pages of Dugout Notes, fun facts about San Francisco's recently built ballpark.Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
£8.56
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 9 The Philly Fake
Book SynopsisIt's the ninth inning! The Philly Fake is book #9 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark!What better city to spend the Fourth of July than Philadelphia? For Mike and Kate, the holiday is all about hot dogs, history, and baseball! But the Phillies are in no mood to celebrate. They keep losing, and some people blame the lovable Phillie Phanatic! Can Mike and Kate help the Phanatic clear his name?The Philly Fake includes several pages of Dugout Notes, fun facts about Philly's ballpark.Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein fans.
£6.99
Square Fish OneHanded Catch
Book SynopsisDad had asked me to give him a hand, and that''s exactly what I was doing. I was fast becoming part of the fourteen-cent chopped meat specialwhich, I''m told, was not a big seller for the rest of the day.What would it be like to go through life with only one hand? That''s exactly what eleven-year-old Norm finds out when he loses his left hand in an accident at his family''s store. It''s July 4, 1946. World War II has ended, and life is getting back to normal. But for Norm, the pressing question now is whether he will ever be able to play baseball again. And what about his dreams of becoming an artist? Norm can''t even figure out how to tie his shoes anymore. How will he ever learn how to pitch or catch or swing a bat with no left hand? It''s up to Norm to find the strength to get beyond this roadblock and move on with his life.
£12.34
Square Fish OneDog Canoe
Book SynopsisI set off one morning in my little red canoe.My dog wagged his tail.Can I come, too?You bet, I said.A trip for twojust me and you.When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they''re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to join them, even when the girl protests that It''s a one-dog canoe. And when a loon, and a wolf, and a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride, it''s almost too much. But they all manage to fit in this one-dog canoeuntil a frog comes along. . . .
£7.99
Little, Brown & Company Catch That Pass
Book SynopsisOne thing keeps Jim Nardi from being the best linebacker on the Vulcans: his fear of getting tackled. His teammates are disgusted and his brother, the coach, is deeply disappointed in him. With his friend Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears?
£8.70
Little, Brown & Company Tough Tackle
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£6.99
Little, Brown & Company The Basket Counts
Book SynopsisMel Jensen is new to the Titan basketball squad, but he might as well be sitting on the bench since the team's star player, Caskie Bennett, refuses to pass to him. It is not until an accident unites the two in a daring rescue that the coldness between the two boys thaws.
£7.45
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Simon B. Rhymin Gets in the Game
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£15.29
Little, Brown & Company Becoming Muhammad Ali
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£999.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Camp
Book Synopsis A Lambda Award Finalist, A Today Show Best Book, A Forbes Best Book, and an ALA Rainbow List Top Ten selectionSet in a summer camp, this sweet and sharp screwball comedy set in a summer camp for queer teens examines the nature of toxic masculinity and self-acceptance.Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending the summer at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens. It's where he met his best friends. It's where he takes to the stage in the big musical. And it's where he fell for Hudson Aaronson-Lim—who's only into straight-acting guys and barely knows not-at-all-straight-acting Randy even exists.This year, however, it's going to be different. Randy has reinvented himself as 'Del'—buff, masculine, and on the market. Even if it means giving up show tunes, nail polish, and his unicorn bedsheets, he's determined to get Hudson to fall for him.But as he and Hudson grow closer, Randy has to ask himself: How much is he willing to change for love? And is it really love anyway, if Hudson doesn't know who he truly is?
£15.28
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Golden Arm
Book SynopsisWhen he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues.But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring.Trade Review★ "With short, fast-paced chapters, Deuker’s realistic novel pits poverty, friendship, teamwork, self-reliance, and supportive adults against wealth, privilege, overambition, and overbearing helicopter parents. Even readers who don’t like baseball will be riveted to this human-interest, underdog story." — Booklist (starred review) "Deuker weaves an interesting plot dealing with socio-economic inequality and drug use into a cast of varied characters. An entertaining visit to the ballpark." — Kirkus Reviews "Acclaimed sportswriter Deuker deftly weaves baseball action into a solid coming-of-age tale, as Laz navigates the class divide when the well-off Thurmans take him in when he switches schools." — School Library Journal "Readers will be plenty worried about Laz’s future….cheer[ing] for Laz’s next longshot chance.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£13.99
Clarion Books El Crossover
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£9.49
Clarion Books Booked Graphic Novel
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£21.24
Clarion Books Booked Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisIn this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander''s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. —The Chi
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Team Up
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Many Fortunes of Maya
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£15.29
Clarion Books The Crossover Series 3Book Paperback Box Set
Book SynopsisThe Crossover series, three explosive novels in verse about sports and family, in one handsome paperback box set. From Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander. Celebrate this masterful, rhythmic, and heartfelt contribution to children''s literature and rediscover Kwame Alexander''s electric poetry with this paperback box set, which includes Rebound, The Crossover, and Booked. Follow Chuck Bell during a pivotal childhood summer when he discovers basketball and learns about his family''s past; fly down the court with twins Josh and Jordan Bell as they discover the crossovers between basketball, love, and life; race across the field with Nick Hall as he learns the power of words, wrestles with problems at home, and navigates coming-of-age with all the action and emotion of a World Cup. Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
£25.19
Random House Children's Books Alvin Ho Allergic to Camping Hiking and Other
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£9.31
Random House USA Inc The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evil Penguin
Book SynopsisMeet Ace and Bub, the flying beaver brothers! Ace loves extreme sports and is always looking for a new adventure. Bub loves napping and, well, napping. But when penguins threaten to freeze Beaver Island for resort and polar-style living, the brothers put their talents to work saving their tropical island paradise. Can they save Beaver Island from environmental destruction? And can they do it in time to still win the annual Beaver Island Surfing Competition?
£999.99
Random House USA Inc The Flying Beaver Brothers And The Fishy Business
Book SynopsisThe Flying Beaver Brothers are back, and this time they're hot on the trail of another eco-villain: Fish Stix Environmental Manufacturing. When Fish Stix sets up shop, most of the islanders are thrilled. After all, Fish Stix are the most popular, best-selling sticks around AND they're good for the environment! But this eco-friendly facade is just a cover for a nefarious plot involving dirty money, fish who walk on dry land, and a great big smoking volcano. It's up to the dauntless beaver brothers to set things right—and they better do it fast or the island's forests are history! Now if only Bub can stop napping and they can all make enough pancakes to save the day. . . .This second installment to Max Eaton's new graphic series ups the ante in terms of both action and humor. The Flying Beaver Brothers are poised to take off as beloved comicbook heros.
£10.10
Random House Children's Books Ballpark Mysteries 4 The Astro Outlaw
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£8.56
HarperCollins Honus Me
Book SynopsisWith more than 2 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures bring the greatest players in history to life!With historical photos and back matter to separate the facts from the fiction, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman takes readers on a page-turning trip through baseball’s past. Perfect for young readers who love time travel stories and dream about meeting history’s greatest baseball players!Joe Stoshack lives for baseball. He knows everything there is to know about the game—except how to play well. His specialty is striking out.Stosh feels like a real loser, and when he takes a low-paying job cleaning a bunch of junk out of his neighbor''s attic, he feels even worse—until he comes across a little piece of cardboard that takes his breath away. His heart is racing. His brain is racing. He can hardly believe his eyes. Stosh has stumbled upon a T-206 Honus Wagner—the most valua
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries Super Special 1 The World
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£6.99
Random House USA Inc Pugs of the Frozen North NotSoImpossible Tale
Book SynopsisGet ready for a ruff, ruff ride! For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with humor, action, and illustrations on almost every page. Far away, in a winter wonderland, an amazing sled race is about to begin. The winner can make one wish, and it will magically come true! Two friends, Sika and Shen, want to win more than anything. But all they have is a pack of yappy, yippy, pug puppies. Ten pugs can’t move their sled. Even with thirty, it doesn’t budge. But what about . . . SIXTY-SIX? With a little bit of luck, anything is paws-ible. “A madcap, magical blend of fluff and other good stuff.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Rich in humor and meaning both. Pug power!” —Booklist, starred review
£9.00
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Ball Dont Lie
Book SynopsisNewbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Peña's Ball Don't Lie is a must-read. [The Bulletin]Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He’s a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn’t seem to belong.But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out . . . if he can only realize that he doesn’t have to be the person everyone else expects him to be.Matt de la Peña's breakout urban masterpiece, Ball Don’t Lie takes place where the street and the court meet and where a boy can be anything if he puts his mind to it.★ [An] inspiring story. Sticky is a true original, and de la Peña has skillfully brought h
£999.99
Random House USA Inc The Sixth Man The Triple Threat 2
Book SynopsisPerfect for sports-loving kids and fans of books by Mike Lupica, book two in the Triple Threat series by New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. It’s basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There’s a new new guy in town, Max Bellotti—and he promises to turn the Lions’ losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title. Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board. While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand togethe
£8.99
Random House USA Inc Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare
Book SynopsisSeems like Richie’s entire goal in life is to make Trisha’s impossible. Especially when he takes to teasing her about her beloved ballet class. Trisha knows how much work it takes to be good at ballet—much more than the stupid hockey Richie plays! So she challenges Richie to perform in her ballet recital, and Richie agrees, under one condition: Trisha has to join his hockey team for the big game!
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Soccer Fence A Story of Friendship Hope and
Book SynopsisIn a country struggling with acceptance, hope can come in many different forms. As a boy, Hector loved playing soccer in his small Johannesburg township. He dreamed of playing on a real pitch with the boys from another part of the city, but apartheid made that impossible. Then, in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, and apartheid began to crumble. The march toward freedom in South Africa was a slow one, but when the beloved Bafana Bafana national soccer team won the African Cup of Nations, Hector realized that dreams once impossible could now come true. This poignant story of friendship artfully depicts a brief but critical moment in South Africa’s history and the unique role that sports can play in bringing people together.
£16.14
Random House Children's Books Ballpark Mysteries The Dugout Boxed Set Books 14
Book SynopsisGet ready for a curveball! Help Mike and Kate solve four Ballpark Mysteries in some of America’s favorite ballparks, collected together for the first time! Team up with baseball super-fans Mike and Kate as they knock their first four mysteries out of the park! From a stolen baseball bat to a haunted stadium, there’s no mystery that these cousins can’t solve with their sharp detective skills and their love of the game. Includes Ballpark Mysteries #1: The Fenway Foul-Up, Ballpark Mysteries #2: The Pinstripe Ghost, Ballpark Mysteries #3: The L.A. Dodger, and Ballpark Mysteries #4: The Astro Outlaw. Batter up!
£22.37
Penguin USA The HalfCourt Hero
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£6.99
Penguin USA The Football Fiasco
Book SynopsisThe third installment of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica.There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. In their third mystery, Zach and Zoe discover their recess football has been completely deflated, leaving them without a ball to play with. But who's behind it? By searching for clues around the school, Zach and Zoe uncover the truth behind the damaged ball, and learn the importance of friendship, inclusion, and being conscious of other people's feelings. Ending with a big Walker Family Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl game, The Football Fiasco is the perfect fall chapter book!In the opening installments of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group The Soccer Secret
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet--so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret--and Zach and Zoe are on the case!Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch th
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Mexican Whiteboy
Book SynopsisNewbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Peña's Mexican WhiteBoy is a story of friendship, acceptance, and the struggle to find your identity in a world of definitions.Danny is tall and skinny. Even though he’s not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five mile an hour fastball, but the boy’s not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound, he loses it.But at his private school, they don’t expect much else from him. Danny is brown. Half-Mexican brown. And growing up in San Diego that close to the border means everyone else knows exactly who he is before he even opens his mouth. Before they find out he can’t speak Spanish, and before they realize his mom has blond hair and blue eyes, they’ve got him pegged. But it works the other way too. And Danny’s convinced it’s his whiteness
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Hey Who Stole the Toilet 8
Book SynopsisGeorge goes WILD in the wild! In the eighth book of Nancy Krulik''s popular George Brown, Class Clown series, George Brown is going on his first camping trip with his scout troop. After a trial run with his dad in the backyard, George can''t wait to head out into the wilderness. It doesn''t take long, though, for the Super Burp to drown out the soothing sounds of babbling brooks and bird calls. Too bad there''s no such thing as a bug spray for burps!
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Bones and the Football Mystery
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£6.49
Dutton Books for Young Readers PeekAMoo
Book SynopsisLittle ones love to play peek-a-boo! With its bright, quirky animals and oversized flaps to lift, Peek-a-Moo! is sure to be a read-aloud favorite. Readers play peek-a-boo with a different animal on each page, guessing what it is, then lifting the flap to find out. Each animal has a different sound that becomes part of the peek-a-boo game: Guess who? Peek-a-moo! says the cow. Peek-a-squeak! says the mouse. The bold, funny illustrations will keep kids laughing, while the large trim size and sturdy binding will ensure many hours of lift-the-flap fun.
£13.49
Penguin USA Strike Zone
Book SynopsisA timely and heartfelt follow-up to #1 New York Times bestseller Heat, about a young baseball prodigy and his immigrant family living in today's America.Twelve-year-old star Little League pitcher Nick Garcia has a dream. Several in fact. He dreams he'll win this season's MVP and the chance to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. He dreams he'll meet his hero, Yankee's pitcher Michael Arroyo. He dreams they'll find a cure for Lupus so he sister won't have to suffer. But mostly, he dreams one day his family can stop living in fear of the government. For one kid, it's almost too much to bear. Luckily, Nick has his two best friends Ben and Diego to keep him balanced. But when Nick notices a mysterious man lurking on his street corner, he senses a threat. Suddenly, his worst fears are realized, and just when it seems there's no one they can trust, an unexpected hero emerges and changes everything.Praise for Strike Zone:*Lupi
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries Super Special 4 The World
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£999.99
Houghton Mifflin Crossover
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Tangerine Spanish
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Bradford Street Buddies Backyard CampOut
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£7.16
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Gymnastics Fun Cgtv Reader Curious
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£6.96
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Jorge el Curioso Gymnastics Fun
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£6.96
Houghton Mifflin At the Park A Mr. and Mrs. Green Adventure GLR
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£6.47
Houghton Mifflin Booked
Book SynopsisIn this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander''s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. —The Chicago TribuneCan’t nobody stop you
£16.14
Houghton Mifflin Rambler Steals Home
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£15.29
Scholastic US Slam Dunk 03 Stat Standing Tall and Talented
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£7.93
Cengage Learning, Inc Payback Time
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£9.49
