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Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel about
three ballet students who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet
school.
Ballet is all about the competition...but how far is too far?
Gigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet
academy, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just
wants to dance—but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette’s
desire to escape the shadow of her ballet-star sister brings out a dangerous
edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her
controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever. When every
dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab
to be the best of the best.
The debut novel from CAKE Literary, a new packager dedicated to bringing
diversity to YA books, Tiny Pretty Things is a riveting read
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Super Sub
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Alan Gibbons; Illustrated by David Shephard
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New boy Smithy can't understand why everyone is so excited about a
player on the football team called "Bengo." He's been absent for
the first few games of the season and starts the next game on the
bench, so surely he can't be that special? But when their coach
pulls Smithy off and sends Bengo on in his place, Smithy gets a
chance to see him in action. Bengo is easily the best player
Smithy's ever seen, putting in perfect crosses and generally
running the opposition ragged. So why is Bengo left on the bench so
often, and why does he seem to bottle it when any strong tackles
come his way? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating
facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant-reader favourite
Alan Gibbons.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 The
first book in THE DREAM TEAM series. 'Exciting, original and
heart-warming' - Jacqueline Wilson 'Priscilla Mante is an author to
watch' - Aisha Bushby --- A relatable, inclusive story about
families, unlikely friendships and girl power. Perfect for fans of
Ella on the Outside and Jacqueline Wilson. Ola! I'm Jasmina
Santos-Campbell (but you can call me Jaz). You've probably heard of
me and my football team the Bramrock Stars before. No? Well, you
will soon because we're almost famous! Forming the Stars was my
genius idea - you see I need to prove to Mae (that's my mum!) that
I'm a football star so she'll want to come back home. The idea was
the easy part, though. Now I've got a team of seven very different
girls and we need to work together, to be taken seriously as
footballers. We are the DREAM TEAM and we're going to show the
world that girls CAN play football!
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.
Andi Carter has just turned nine. She and her palomino, Taffy, are
old enough to be a real horse-and-rider pair at last! With a
beautiful new saddle, Andi's sure she is ready to learn to trick
ride like her friend Riley used to do before he left the ranch.
Sadly, big brother Chad knocks down any trick-riding plans, but
Andi cheers up when she discovers a new friend at her special spot.
Her fun with Sadie is soon threatened, though. They are caught in
the middle of a boundary quarrel between the two families. Both
Sadie's pa and Chad are stubborn as mules and neither will back
down. Can Andi and Sadie hang on to their friendship while the
adults are fighting?
A star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries
he suffered playing the very same sportCaleb Springer is the
up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football
team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer,
was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts
are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set. But
just as Caleb's glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He's
forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is
forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so
much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad's strange
behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if
he knows how dangerous it can be?
A funny, heavily illustrated new chapter book series about sports
and sportsmanship by the acclaimed author of Game ChangerBen Cutler
loves everything about soccer! He’s got a great team, and they
have the best pre-game chants and half-time jokes. He and his best
friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And
Ben is good at soccer. Like REALLY good. Too good for a casual rec
team. Soon, he’s recruited for a travel team. His new team plays
amazingly well, but they take soccer super seriously. No pre-game
chants, no juice-box breaks, and the most important rule of all: NO
DANCING. Even though his new team is winning all the time, Ben is
left to wonder: Is winning all that matters in the end?
Corduroy and his friends are heading to the beach for a
fun-filled day of playing by the sea. First they jump over the
waves and fly kites, then it's time for a tasty picnic lunch and a
special treat--ice cream In the afternoon, Corduroy and his pals
collect seashells and build sandcastles. Seven spreads filled with
thirty-five flaps will keep small fingers happily busy.
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Rico Law
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Richard Bobbitt
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Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from
Michael Jordan's mother, author of the New York Times "bestselling
Salt in His Shoes."
Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player,
Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal--and
with dedication and perseverance, that's exactly what he did. This
heartwarming picture book, written by Michael's mother and
illustrated by Barry Root, gives a rare glimpse into a sports
hero's childhood and emphasizes the role that good values play in
success. An ideal companion to the New York Times" bestselling Salt
in His Shoes" and releasing in time for the 2012 Olympics, Dream
Big "is an inspiration to all.
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We Are Family
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Lebron James, Andrea Williams
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Soccer on Sunday
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Mary Pope Osborne; Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
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Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever—the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will tell them a “secret of greatness.” The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed. But how will they find Pelé in a crowd of 100,000 soccer fans? Have they failed their mission? Or will the answer come when they least expect it?
Children's author Carolyn Tollefson once again delights her readers
by asking them to peer through the eyes of a mysterious gentleman
entertaining young sailors with a story from his past, a
quick-changing summer's day when four boys charged with finding the
perfect spot for an upcoming camping trip on a small island across
Lake Winnebago learn that even the greatest of sailors face
difficulty on the open water. Calm water and a brisk wind carry the
boys hours away to an awaiting beach where the young men search for
the perfect overnight spot for their summer-camp friends.But once
the sun slips toward the water, and the boys set sail back to
mainland, the wind shifts, carries them off course, and then
stills. Night falls and a curtain of fog shrouds the lake as the
boys are left to their own devices. Written in hauntingly lyrical
prose and filled with beautifully rendered illustrations by graphic
illustrator Tristan Brewster-Arnold, Sailing Against the Odds takes
readers on a marvellous journey of friendship and survival.
Moby Shinobi and his sidekick Toby head to the racetrack, in this
action-packed, rhyming early reader from New York Times bestselling
illustrator, Luke Flowers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series
is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children
who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story
format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page,
these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books
plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Moby Shinobi and his
dog Toby are heading to the racetrack! Moby tries to use his ninja
skills to help the crew, but ends up in a mess of oil spills, flat
tires, and wrong turns. With some help from Toby, Moby discovers
that teamwork makes every job easier! With easy-to-read rhyming
text and full-color artwork throughout, this early reader series
from New York Times bestselling illustrator Luke Flowers is sure to
be a hit with beginning readers!
After 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.
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Music Monster!
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