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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Sporting stories
Mike Gordon loves a good thrill. And he's not afraid to break the
rules to get one. But when Mike goes too far, a friend steers him
in the right direction: up. Rock climbing gives Mike all the
excitement he needs. But when things get tough, will Mike fall back
into his old rule-breaking habits?
It'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!
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Running Wild
(Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Roberta Papalia
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R275
R223
Discovery Miles 2 230
Save R52 (19%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on
his Grandpa's farm. But he's about to learn a new appreciation for
the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince
Toby to join them on their nature runs. Before long, he learns to
enjoy running with them through the woods and navigating their
homemade obstacle course. However, when they tell Toby about the
upcoming Wild Run, he doesn't want to risk getting hurt and letting
down his friends. Will Toby overcome his fears and help his team
win the biggest, sloppiest mud race around?
Ages 9 to 12 years It's not easy being captain of the Jags -
especially when your team-mates are also your best mates! Someone
special is coming to the Jags' next game. But who is he watching,
and what does he want? What could be better for encouraging
reluctant boy readers than a series of football fiction by footie
enthusiast, writer and radio presenter Tom Watt?
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Born into a family of Samoan
and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents and
watched his family fight in the ring, but he much preferred the
football field to wrestling! He trained hard and worked to become a
football player, signing with the Calgary Stampeders as a
linebacker. But he was cut from the team after just two months. A
natural athlete, Dwayne decided to follow in the footsteps of his
father and grandfather and decided to pursue professional
wrestling. Taking on the persona of 'The Rock' as a wrestler in the
WWE, he won 16 championships and millions of fans. After a huge
wrestling career, he tried his hand at acting... andtoday is one of
the biggest film stars that Hollywood has ever seen! This inspiring
book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at
the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos
and a detailed profile of the athlete and actor's life. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these
role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People,
BIG DREAMS!
The Black Stallion meets Tamora Pierce in this adventure-filled
middle grade novel about a young stable girl who discovers a secret
that endangers her beloved horse and threatens her future.Sonnia
loves horses more than anything. She works at her family's
struggling pony ride business but dreams of the beautiful steeds in
the royal stables, especially Ricochet, who she's been slowly
saving money to buy--even though she knows people from her
impoverished neighborhood are rarely so lucky. Then Ricochet is
moved to the racetrack across town, and Sonnia lands a job there.
Now, she can see Ricochet every day and earn enough money to buy
him in no time--all while helping her family with her new wages!
She even joins the junior racing cadre to train to become a jockey.
But then she uncovers their secret pastime: competing in the Night
Ride, a dangerous and highly illegal race in the darkest hours
before dawn. Every race puts the horses at risk. Sonnia wants to
protect the horses she's grown to care for, but she's only a kid
from the poor side of town--considered expendable, just like the
horses. If she just keeps her head down, soon she can buy Ricochet
and get him out of there--and keep supporting her family. But would
she be able to live with herself?
When Sheldon spends the day with his aunt, he has no idea he's
about to enter the fast-paced world of go-kart racing. Sheldon's
not keen on sports, but the combination of technical skill and
adrenalin, along with an opposing bully, pulls him onto the track.
Will Sheldon cross the finish line first, or will his dreams of
go-kart racing break down?
The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as
seen on Cbeebies! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.
Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player
(and in his dreams, Hawkstone United's, too). But after he wrecks
his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself.
perfect books for every young football/soccer fan author Dan
Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and
attended two World Cups with the England team "An inspiring read
for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football" OWEN
HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and play"
STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK
LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
Louba o dula karolong e nngwe ya N'Djamela e betswang Doumpa.
Bophelo ba moo ha bo bonolo ka nako tsohle, impa o na le metswalle,
bolo ya hae le toro ya hae Louba lives in a part of N'Djamena
called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he has his
friends, his soccer and his dream.
Nita and Sohail are thrilled when they win scholarships to attend
the Alaska Young Explorers program. Both kids could use the prize
money to help their families and set out to compete as hard as they
can. But things take a turn when they're paired up on an
expedition. The two make a misstep while hiking down a glacier and
find themselves in dangerous territory. Nita and Sohail will have
to depend on each other and learn to work together ... if they want
to survive the Alaskan wilderness.
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Ice Clash
(Paperback)
Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson-Berne; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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R172
Discovery Miles 1 720
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Lou and her brother Otto have played on the same ice hockey team
since they were young. Coach Lopez has always recognized Lou as one
of the best players on the team, even though she's the only girl.
But a new coach, Coach Hoctor, is taking over for the next few
months, and gives Lou's starting spot to his son. Can Lou and her
teammates convince their new coach of her talent? And can Lou prove
that she earned her spot on the team?
Get ready for the race of your life... This is what it feels like
when I'm running. When I'm running fast, I feel free. 12-year-old
Lili is determined to defeat her arch rival in front of the Queen
during her school's anniversary celebrations. Adopted from China as
a baby, Lili also has personal challenges to overcome, but when her
training is thrown into chaos by events outside her control, she
realises that she must choose between family and the race of her
life. Meanwhile in 1944, Eric Liddell, hero of the 1924 Olympics,
finds himself in a war zone. Separated from his family, he is
getting ready to run his final race in a prison camp in China when
his lifelong principles are challenged by the imprisoned children
he is trying to help... Praise for The Race 'Not your typical
happily ever after, Roy has written a wonderfully relatable and
inclusive tale, where all are welcome, and the beauty of sport
brings everyone together in the end. There are life lessons to be
learned in this inspiring story with friendship at its heart.'
SHAUNAGH BROWN International Rugby Player and Former Commonwealth
Games Athlete
Take your family on a camping adventure with the Happy Camper
Shaped Board Book from Mudpuppy. Explore snow filled mountains,
tide pools, lakes, deserts, forests and more for a fun and
entertaining experience for little ones. * 14 pages * Trim: 7.5 x
6", 19 x 15.25 cm * Camper van-shaped book * All Mudpuppy products
adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations. * Made
responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic
inks.
The second book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on
CBBC! Jamie Johnson can't believe his luck. He's playing for
Kingfield School in the Cup Semi-Final and scouts from his
favourite club, Hawkstone United, are coming to watch! But Jamie's
hopes of a professional career still have a long way to go...
Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan
Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and
attended two World Cups. PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson,
book 1) "An inspiring read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER.
"Dan knows his football" OWEN HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and
want to get out there and play" STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like
football, this book's for you" FRANK LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings
the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
Ages 9 to 12 yearsIt's not easy being captain of the Jags -
especially when your team-mates are also your best mates! When
their schools face each other in a derby match, the Jags find
themselves torn in half. What could be better for encouraging
reluctant boy readers than a series of football fiction by footie
enthusiast, writer and radio presenter Tom Watt?
Twelve-year-old Carly has recently recovered from an illness and to
celebrate, Carly, her older brother, Ajay, and her dad go on a
climbing trip in the Rocky Mountains. Even though Carly tries to
convince her family she is one hundred per cent better, her
troubling bouts of tiredness give her away. When an unexpected
injury forces Carly and Ajay back down the mountain, Carly's health
is put to the ultimate test.
For 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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