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After a big growth spurt, dancer Mercy Smyth feels completely out of step. Her new height has thrown off her balance. Now dance moves that used to be easy are challenging and gymnastics skills that were always tricky are nearly impossible. It's going to take a lot of extra work and money that Mercy doesn't have to bring her skills back to competition level. Will Mercy ever feel graceful again?

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Will Pastora is entering his first snowboard race at the ski resort where he’s on holiday. Instead of signing up as a beginner -- where he belongs -- he lies about his experience and registers for a higher level of competition. But when he faces his first black-diamond mountain, Will learns that the high level isn't just about tougher competition. It's about dangerous terrain too. Will the racing newbie admit to his lie before he gets hurt?

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Addison 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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Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the ice hockey tournament. He's ready to lead the Blades to victory! But then he suffers a hard collision during the first game. The knock leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!

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Nina'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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Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his first year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the country since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school’s wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or will taking it to the mat cost more than he’s willing to sacrifice?

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When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his American football team the game. In the final play, heâs tackled and lies on the field in defeat. A teammate assumes he is hurt, and rather than face the shame of his mistake, DeSean fakes an injury. How long will DeSean let the deception go on?

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