Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
HarperCollins Publishers Spiders Big Match
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelSpider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual though, things are not plain sailing for Spider who lets his side down by giving away a crucial penalty kick. Poor Spider is a pitiful sight as he stands on the touchline all alone. Then, he is asked to take one last corner kick.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type A humorous story with a familiar setting.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.Curriculum links ICT: Combining text and graphics; PSHE: Developing good relationships.This is the second SpiderMcDrew tale by Alan Durant and Philip Hopman.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Penalty
Book SynopsisLucas is the best in his football team at taking penalties. He never misses ever. But one day that all changes and Lucas has to learn to deal with his mistake, finding a way of building up his confidence once again This thought-provoking story was written by Tom Palmer.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A story with a familiar settingCurriculum links: Citizenship, P.E.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Last Super Chef
Book SynopsisFamily and food take center stage in this heartfelt middle grade story perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Antony John. For as long as he can remember, Curtis Pith has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef.Trade Review"Food descriptions and attention to preparatory details pop as Negron serves up a toothsome tale filled with insight into the unseen obstacles even idols face, accented by commentary on poverty and different forms that family can assume." — Publishers Weekly "With a winning concept, and full of humor and hijinks, middle grade readers are going to eat up THE LAST SUPER CHEF. A truly delightful read that is packed with so much heart." — Jasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling author of Other Words for Home “This book had me grinning ear to ear from page one to the very end. There might have been a tear or two shed as well. Chris Negron is fast becoming one of my favorite voices in middle grades fiction.” — Greg Howard, author of The Whispers "Perfect for fans of Chopped Junior." — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR DAN UNMASKED: “Dan Unmasked is a grand slam of a debut: timeless, moving, and filled to the brim with heart. I can’t stop thinking about it.” — Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda "Dan Unmasked is about sports and comics but also about the complicated nature of guilt and grief and the healing power of community. A beautiful new addition to the middle grade canon." — Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound "Stirringly hits every despairing low and thrilling high of a sports movie." — Kirkus Reviews
£11.04
Penguin Random House Children's UK Glory Gardens 2 Bound For Glory
Book SynopsisGLORY GARDENS C.C. Hooker, as captain, worries that the team won't be able to hold it together: arrogant Clive is always picking fights, Ohbert is still as useless as ever, and there are all the usual rows and injuries. plus the whole team's unwavering determination to win against all the odds.Trade ReviewCouldn't recommend them highly enough * Test Match Special, BBC Radio 4 *Bob Cattell's tales couldn't be more wholesome if they came with bran and a fireside singsong . . . The books are fast-moving and, as you would expect, genuinely exciting * All Out Cricket *
£7.59
Vintage Publishing Ransome A Swallows and Amazons
Book SynopsisA master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created characters who are accepted as friends by children everywhere, not to mention plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected.'' SUNDAY TIMES, in an article listing Swallows and Amazons among ''99 Best Books for Children.
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 1 Jons Football Team ELT
Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children''s reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Jon''s Football Team, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.The blue and yellow team get three goals! Jon''s team do not get any goals. Ben Wills helps Jon. Now, Jon''s team get lots of goals!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Callback
Book SynopsisAfter their amazing first competition, 12-year-old Harper is loving life in her new group, the DanceStarz. But now, Harper has landed a part in her school musical - and not everyone is as thrilled about it as she is.The DanceStarz are worried Harper will be distracted so close to their next event. The girls have to win - especially as they''re facing their arch-rivals, the Belles. Can Harper figure out how to find her balance and shine before she loses it all?The Callback, written in collaboration with Jula DeVillers, is the glittering sequel to dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler''s debut novel, The Audition.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Frankies Magic Football Frankie and the World Cup
Book SynopsisFrankie and his friends and their dog, Max, are magic-ed to Brazil where they must track down three key items to help England win the World Cup: the referee''s whistle, a football and the trophy. Their adventures take them through a jungle, a Rio carnival and onto the beach for a game that could change the history of the tournament.Trade ReviewA great option for new readers * theschoolrun.com *We love these books, and can't wait to get stuck into this one! * Kick! *
£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Dancing in the Storm
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Out of My Mind and Rules, and inspired by the co-author?s own life, this is a heartfelt, candid, and illuminating story of a girl learning to live fully with a rare genetic disorder.Kate?s life in Baton Rouge, full of friends and family, gymnastics and Girl Scouts, is just plain great. But then, at the age of twelve, she suddenly develops a mysterious shoulder pain that won?t go away . . . and that will change her life forever. It turns out that Kate has one of the rarest genetic disorders in the world, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. FOP causes bone to form in places in the body where it shouldn?t, and there?s no cure yet. Kate will need to learn how to live with this difficult new reality, helped by those close to her and by a new pen pal named Amie, who has been living with FOP for years.Drawing upon much of Amie Specht?s own experiences with FOP, she and esteemed novelist Shannon Hitchcock have created a poignant, eye-opening, and uplifting story of finding courage and joy in the face of adversity.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Topsy and Tim The Big Race Read it yourself with
Book SynopsisIt is Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together?
£6.23
Polaris Publishing Limited Tekkers
Book SynopsisSeth Burkettis a sports writer and social media manager who has worked with some of the world's biggest football stars including Ronaldinho, David Luiz and Wayne Rooney to create content, as well as their own social media channels. He is the author ofThe Boy in Brazil, which was shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2015 British Sport Book Awards andDeveloping the Modern Footballer Through FutsalandFootball's Coming Out, which was longlisted for the 2016 William Hill Sport Book of the Year. Most recently he has released his first children's book,No Final Whistle, and worked with football YouTubers Woody and Kleiny on their autobiography.
£14.11
Scholastic US Colin Kaepernick Change the Game
Book SynopsisColin Kaepernick: Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently.Colin isn't excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, Baseball is a white man's game. Colin looks up to athletes like Allen Iverson: talented, hyper-competitive, unapologetically Black, and dominating their sports while staying true to themselves. College football looks a lot more fun than sleeping on hotel room floors in the minor leagues of baseball. But Colin doesn''t have a single offer to play football. Yet.This touching graphic novel explores
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Karate Rebels
Book SynopsisKarate is the most important thing in Aliyah's life. It allows her to fight - and she's good at that. It also makes her feel like a winner. Nothing is more important to Aliyah than taking down an opponent, especially if it's her main rival, Suma. Things soon change with the arrival of a new student, Zoya, who also happens to be Suma's little sister. Aliyah sees something familiar in Zoya - an anger and aggression that reminds Aliyah of herself. Upon the request of Suma, and with the approval of the sensei, Aliyah agrees to train Zoya. Through their training, she helps Zoya control her anger but also manages to learn a valuable lesson of her own - winning isn't everything.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lacrosse Legend
Book SynopsisEager to follow in his father''s footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his dreams don''t go as planned, and he''s moved to a different position. Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to best use, but he can''t help but feel disappointed. Will his new position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team?
£8.23
Capstone Global Library Ltd Nothing but Net
Book SynopsisLayla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for trials, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When trials finally arrive, Layla not only makes the first team but she's also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend's success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task. Can Layla be a good team captain and a good friend?
£9.79
Capstone Global Library Ltd A Taste for Victory
Book SynopsisHank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn''t tell his team that he likes to cook because he''s afraid they''ll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practising a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn''t serious, but it affects his performance both on the court and in the kitchen. Despite the setback, Hank is determined to help his team achieve victory in the big game and meet his cooking hero in the process.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Sports Day Rules
Book SynopsisIt''s sports day at Raj''s school, and he and his classmates should be thrilled. But it''s raining, so all the games and races have been moved inside to the gym. It''s not the awesome outdoor sports day the kids had in mind - until they find a way to turn soggy into sunny!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd American Football Foul Play
Book SynopsisAfter winning their first playoff game, Badger teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell get some disturbing news. The Supreme Bowl trophy has been stolen from the rival school across town! Even worse, the evidence points to the Badgers' quarterback being the culprit. At first, Kenny and Romeo think it's just a prank that went too far. But when their teammate insists that he didn't do it, they decide to investigate. Where will the clues lead? Will the evidence show that their friend is innocent? Follow Kenny and Romeo as they work to uncover the truth behind the stolen trophy in this exciting sport mystery!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd CrossCountry Conspiracy
Book SynopsisWhile at summer camp, Domingo and Carmen Rivera are excited for the big Camp Rivals Race, an annual cross-country running competition. But during the boy's race, one runner trips and knocks over several competitors. Then another runner interferes with Domingo and keeps him from finishing in a higher spot. What's going on? Are the boys conspiring against Domingo and the other runners from his camp? And what will happen to Carmen and the girls during their race? Follow Domingo and Carmen as they track down the clues to reveal the truth about the rival runners'' plans in this exciting sport mystery!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd HipHop Hustle
Book SynopsisChery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that's a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Karate Clash
Book SynopsisLevi can't believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia, insists that karate isn't a real sport. But he's even more shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why is she there? And why can't she be more respectful toward Levi and his friends? Soon, the sparring between the new siblings turns into an outright competition, until Sofia tries to break a board and has a breakdown instead. Can Levi put aside his feelings to figure out what's at the heart of their karate clash? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Builder Battle
Book SynopsisSamuel is a long-time fan of the classic world-building game Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about it. So he's excited to learn that a big game update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges, Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with new friends?
£8.23
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Sasquatch Suspect
Book SynopsisA young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts 'evidence' of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their far-fetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the truth.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.
£8.23
Walker Books Ltd Girls FC 2 Can Ponies Take Penalties
Book SynopsisJoin the Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play like a girl!Hey! Petra Ward here. I can''t wait to play in my first football tournament, but it clashes with my sister''s show-jumping event... And in our family, ponies ALWAYS come first. It's the Girls FC''s first ever tournament and Petra can't wait to play. She''s not exactly the best defender, but she loves being part of the team and to spend time with her best friend Megan, the team captain. Then her mum delivers the bad news: the match falls on the same weekend as her older sister Charlotte's riding event. As usual, Charlotte (and the ponies) are her mum''s number one priority... This is the second book in Helena Pielichaty''s fun, topical early-reader series; 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. DTrade Review“[…] fun and footie fanatic series that proves football is not just for boys!” * WRD *
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Billy Bonkers Billy Bonkers and the Wacky World
Book SynopsisPut your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing adventures! This time he''s landing a plane and flying through the air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup''s final. Billy and his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off!Trade ReviewThree romping adventures featuring Billy Bonkers and the beautiful game. Good quick reads that will pull in young football fans. * Isla Dawes (The Kew Bookshop) *Three romping adventures featuring Billy Bonkers and the beautiful game. Good reads that will pull in young football fans. * The Guardian *Bill Bonkers is a great wacky hero for KS1 soccer devotees * theschoolrun.com *
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Ahmed and the New Boy
Book SynopsisReading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Yellow stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 3 (Yellow) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, there is a new boy in Ahmed''s school - and he is out of this world! Will the teacher notice that her new student is really an alien?
£7.05
Pan Macmillan The Mighty Dynamo
Book SynopsisCheer on Noah and his team in Kieran Crowley's The Mighty Dynamo. Filled with footy, fun and friendship, it's an hilarious story perfect for young football fans.Noah longs to be a professional footballer - and playing in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's banned from his school team for something he didn't do, all his dreams are in doubt.Determined to live up to his Mighty Dynamo nickname, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest - no matter what it takes! With best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world - just as long as no one plays foul . . .Trade ReviewFootball fans will love! * Irish Independent *[A] compelling reading for sports fans... * Cork Evening Echo *This book has it all: laugh-out-loud moments, lump-in-throat moments, an exciting storyline, and great characters you genuinely care about. Readers will find themselves cheering on Noah and his team, right to the exciting finale. One of the best of 2016 so far. -- BookTrust * BookTrust Reviews *This super book brings together so many elements, and they all blend superbly in a hilarious story - there's football (of course), there's friendship and there's plenty of fun. A great story to encourage boys and sports fans to read. * Parents in Touch *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sports Day A Bloomsbury Young Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)An entertaining, sporty story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Emmie''s school is having a big sports day and everyone has to choose an event to take part in. There are running races, long jump, an egg-and-spoon race, and even the three-legged race. But Emmie isn''t sure what to choose and she is sure that she is going to come in last...This fun and sporty adventure from author Jane Lawes is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations by Sarah Jennings and relatable characters young readers will find hard to resist._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading Trade ReviewEvery child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation, [with] tips to support the parent or carer at home or the teacher who needs inspiration at the end of a busy day. * Julie-Ann McCulloch, Specialist EAL Teacher, Stockport Local Authority *I like that the books do have messages and characters you can empathise with, but I also like that they are a light and breezy read, that there is enjoyable, playful language, humour and that they are not dull! * Katie Potter, mother of Bethan, aged 6 *
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Kids Sport Stories Pack A of 3
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£14.38
Hachette Children's Group Frankie's Magic Football: Summer Holiday
Book SynopsisMagic meets football in this fun-filled series from legendary footballer Frank Lampard, for readers aged 5 and up.Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - especially during the summer holidays!So Frankie and his friends can't believe it when the magic football sends them back in time to a boarding school . . . they're supposed to be on holiday! But there they meet George - the previous owner of their magic football. His brother got lost when they were on a desert island adventure. Can Frankie help to find him - and some buried treasure?
£7.44
Skyhorse Publishing Antonia, the Horse Whisperer: The Rosenburg
Book SynopsisAntonia must try to tame the wild gelding at the Rosenburg Riding Stables in the first book of this exciting new series! Antonia Rosenburg has always dreamed of winning the top riding competitions. But now that her faithful horse, Snow White, has become lame, Antonia’s dreams are squelched. How will she ever be able to compete without her trusty friend? Meanwhile, Rosenburg Riding Stables is receiving a new addition. A famous French jockey wants to board his prize gelding, Elfin Dance, at the stable, and Antonia finds herself overcome with joy and excitement. She immediately forms a deep connection with Elfin Dance, but no one else at the stable can get near him; he bucks them, runs away, and is generally cranky around anyone but Antonia. And while Antonia is fully capable of looking after Elfin Dance, will the famous Frenchman allow an eleven-year-old girl to care for his prize horse? Will Antonia be able to provide love for both him and her beloved Snow White? When the jockey turns up unexpectedly to check on his horse after a particularly heavy storm, will everything come unraveled with the horse’s training, or can Antonia save the day? This is a friendship between girl and horse beautifully told by Elisabeth Zöller and Brigitte Kolloch, featuring colour illustrations by Betina Gotzen-Beek, Antonia, the Horse Whisperer highlights a classic first love for many girls and sets the stage for a new horse series for young readers.Trade Review"Horse-loving girls will love this new horse whisperer and come away with a better understanding of the horses they adore." —Dandi Daley Mackall, author of the bestselling series Winnie the Horse Gentler, Starlight Animal Rescue, and Backyard Horses"Girls who love horses will find plenty to enjoy here, from the sympathetic human and equine characters to the unusual setting. Gotzen-Beek’s lively illustrations, reproduced in color, add visual interest to the well-paced story." —Booklist
£5.99
North Star Editions Mighty Millie Novak
Book SynopsisSocial anxiety, her parentsâ divorce, and messy friendships wonât stop Millieâs pursuit of what she wantsâin roller derby or in love. But her own lies might . . .
£14.39
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Marvin Just Cant Score
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£999.99
Lerner Publishing Group Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate
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£9.49
Mallory Howell The Little Ninja That Could: Conquer Kindergarten
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£9.74
Allen & Unwin Diary of a Super Swimmer
Book SynopsisMarcus Atkinson is a super swimmer (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his arms and legs. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to...with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about sport. For ages 7 to 11
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Wings (3) – Typhoon
Book SynopsisFootball meets fantasy in the final title of Tom Palmer's phenomenal Wings trilogy. High-end production includes perforated jacket-flaps with plane models to cut out, assemble and collect. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school. They bicker all the time, they never agree and they constantly try to score points against one another. Steve and Esther are keen to get the girls working together, and it's an uphill struggle. But the airfield has other ideas…Maddie and Jess wake up in twin Typhoon fighters and must learn to cover each other's backs. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
£11.15
HarperCollins Publishers Defenders (3) – Pitch Invasion
Book SynopsisAction-packed finale to an enthralling trilogy of spine-tingling spooky adventures with a sporty twist, from a master of footie fiction for kids. A tense Seth is waiting to hear if his mum's got the 'all-clear'. But instead of relaxing in Cornwall, Seth is haunted by visions. Heads on spikes – bloodied and rotten, eyes pecked out – surrounding an Iron Age hill fort to keep intruders away. When Seth meets two football-crazy brothers from Aleppo their stories offer him a new sense of courage. Can he look death in the face and restore calm to the present? Exciting finale to the Defenders trilogy.Trade Review"Will grip young readers from start to finish, and make them think about their own place in the world" – LoveReading4Kids "A good, pacy read with illustrations to help it along and support understanding. It’s perfect for an older reader who really needs a decent gripping story but might be overwhelmed by too chunky a text" – Books for Keeps
£7.59
The Secret Book Company The Football Machine
Book SynopsisHarvey''s football team always loses, but Professor Gertie thinks she has the perfect solution - Mark 1, the Football Machine. He has a metal body covered with squidgy skin and he is programmed to win. Will it take a Football Machine to help the team win at last?
£5.99
The Secret Book Company Football Rules
Book SynopsisHarvey is having a bad match. It's too hot. The Team can't score. And then when they do, the Ref says it wasn't a goal. Harvey gets so angry he tells the Ref he isn't doing his job properly... Then Harvey gets his first ever Red Card. He has to leave the field. He won't be able to play in next week's Cup Final. And the worst punishment of all is - he has to go to Referee School!
£8.92
New Generation Publishing Harry Heal the Friendly Footballer
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£9.49
Andersen Press Ltd Little Sure Shot
Book SynopsisAnnie’s family work hard to survive on their Ohio farm. Annie’s happiest when hunting game with her pa, and she doesn’t care one bit that it’s not the kind of thing girls are meant to do. When tragedy strikes, the family is thrown into deepest poverty. Until one day, Annie dares to pick up Pa’s old rifle, and find a way to feed her starving family. As the family’s fortunes worsen, Annie is sent away to work, and life becomes an ever greater struggle. Yet Annie has the courage and pluck to survive – and her brilliance with a rifle starts to gain her more than just turkeys for the pot. Can Annie’s amazing skills take her all the way to fame and fortune? An inspiring novel based on the incredible life of sharpshooting star Annie Oakley.Trade Review"A terrific voice and a brilliant tale. One of those stories that are so difficult to put down" -- Phil Earle"A gritty yet charming tale of Annie Oakley’s fight to rise above the hardship life throws at her. Little Sure Shot is a fascinating account of a strong and determined girl" -- Lesley Parr"Matt Ralphs has hit the bullseye with this big-hearted story of grit and determination from the American West" -- Cat Weldon"A beautifully crafted account of the troubled early years of Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot zips along, keeping the history tight to the truth and the characters close to the reader. It's gripping and tender, wrapping heartbreaking themes in the heart-soaring joy that is success against the odds" -- Rachel Delahaye"An inspiring rags-to-riches story" * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Hashtag Press Baller Boys
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£6.99
Granity Studios Legacy and the Queen
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your inner magic against all odds. GAME. SET. MAGIC. Game – Tennis means life and death for the residents of the magical kingdom of Nova, and for twelve-year-old Legacy, it’s the only thing getting her through the long days taking care of the other kids at the orphanage. That’s all about to change when she hears about Silla’s tournament. Set – Silla, the ruler of Nova, hosts an annual tournament for the less fortunate of her citizens to come and prove themselves and win entrance to the Academy, where they can train to compete at nationals. The prize is Silla’s favor and enough cash to keep open the orphanage, and Legacy has her heart set on both. Magic – What Legacy has yet to know is that the other players have something besides better skills and more money than she does. In Nova, tennis can unlock magic. Magic that Silla used to save the kingdom long ago and magic that her competitors have been training in for months already. Now, with the world turned against her and the orphanage at stake, Legacy has to learn to use her passion for the game to rise above those around her and shine.Trade Review"Legacy is a strong character, and the secondary characters also have interesting backstories. . . . Magic, tennis action, and family secrets are woven into an original coming-of-age tale.”—Kirkus Reviews“Wonderful. . . . [This] story of a young heroine who must find friends at a specialized school so that she can prove herself to her privileged critics has plenty of charm, and Legacy is a protagonist worth cheering for.”—Publisher's Weekly“An ambitious crossover between fantasy, dystopian, and sports fiction . . . a tennis themed mash-up of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games series and Leigh Bardugo's Grisha trilogy.”—School Library Journal
£11.39
Abookfelloffatruck, LLC Blitz
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£10.24
Usborne Publishing 100 Things to Know About Sport
Book SynopsisHow do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Pair of Socks
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£6.52
Murdoch Books Saved!!!
Book SynopsisLittle Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals.When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent.But does Lydia have a gift for sport too? And if she does, how will she discover it?A funny and triumphant picture book by Lydia Williams, goalkeeper for the Australian Matildas.
£7.59
