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Ages 9-12 years "Imagine it Jim - champions of the world. That'd be
alright wouldn't it" Growing up in the North of England in the
1930's, Jimmy Evans and his best friend Stan share a burning
ambition to play for England in the World Cup. After years of hard
work, and against the odds, it seems like their dream may even come
true as they are tipped for a call up to the national team.
However, a terrible new war is brewing. When Jimmy and Stan are
finally asked to represent their country, it will be in the skies
of Europe and not on the football pitch.
Danny and his mates Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football
legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time
ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! But
Ramsey's a tough coach. They train every night, and Saturdays too.
It's a lot of pressure for lads who just like a kickabout in the
park. Can Danny, Lewis and Jamil survive the pressure and stay
football crazy - in a good way? A brand-new 4u2read edition of a
fun and light-hearted football story from reluctant-reader
favourite Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling,
reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+
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All That I Am
(Hardcover)
M.H. Clark; Illustrated by Laura Carlin
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Max and his best friend Kevin, the only roly-poly flying pony in
Bumbleford, decide to enter the Magical Pony Club Steeplechase.
Kevin is not particularly keen, as the other participants are all
unicorns, and everybody knows that unicorns are quite snobby. But
biscuits are promised, and Kevin wants to make Max proud. As the
competition heats up, our inseparable duo uncovers a conspiracy to
steal the precious Periwinkle Cup. Max and Kevin will have to
intervene to stop the thieves and retrieve the stolen trophy.
Super Mario (TM) fans will love this all-new Super Mario Deluxe
Paint Box Book featuring 64 images to paint, a paintbrush, and 16
different watercolors! Children ages 3 to 7 will love to paint
Mario, Peach, Bowser, and all their favorite friends and enemies
from the Mushroom Kingdom in this Super Mario (TM) Deluxe Paint Box
Book featuring 64 images to paint, a paintbrush, and 16 different
watercolors. Yippee! Mario first appeared in 1981 with the arcade
classic Donkey Kong, and has since gone on to star in many
adventures. He is a video-game sensation, ready for new challenges
with his friends by his side.
"Beautiful in its honesty and vulnerability, this is a powerful
story about dreams and bodily agency that sings from the
heart.â€â€”Natalia Sylvester, award-winning author of
Breathe and Count Back From Ten A powerful and expertly told
novel-in-verse by about a 12-year-old Dominican American
swimmer who is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis by an
award-winning poet. Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a
dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim
practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from
losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the
day Ani’s stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get
out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming
is to her. Mami forbids her from returning to the water but Ani and
her doctor believe that swimming along with medication will help
Ani manage her disease. What follows is the journey of a girl who
must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and
become the young woman she is meant to be. Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
is a poignant story about chronic illness and disability, the
secrets between mothers and daughters, the harm we do to the ones
we love the most—and all the triumphs, big and small, that keep
us afloat.
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Kook
(Paperback)
Chris Vick
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A heart-pounding love story that grips like a riptide, and doesn't
let go... Fifteen-year old Sam has moved from the big city to the
coast - stuck there with his mum and sister on the edge of nowhere.
Then he meets beautiful but damaged surfer-girl Jade. Soon he's in
love with her, and with surfing itself. But Jade is driven by an
obsession: finding and riding a legendary huge wave no one has ever
ridden. As the weeks wear on, their relationship barrels forward
with the force of a deep-water wave - into a storm, to danger ...
and to heartbreak.
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Double Team
(Paperback)
Amar'e Stoudemire; Illustrated by Tim Jessell
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STAT: Standing Tall and Talented-- A slam-dunk new fiction series
from NBA superstar Amar'e Stoudemire
Eleven-year-old Amar'e Stoudemire has finally realized that out of
all his hobbies, basketball is his true passion. Amar'e starts
competing in tournaments with his two best friends, Deuce and Mike,
and they are winning. While they play great together as a team, the
real reason for their success is Amar'e's incredible abilities.
He's carrying them. After a few big wins, Amar'e starts getting
attention from some of the older, more elite players in Lake Wales.
They all want him to join their squads. Amar'e wants to elevate his
game and the only way to do that is to move on but his friends feel
like he's leaving them behind. Without Amar'e they're barely
contenders plus he never seems to have time for them anymore.
Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation, Amar'e Stoudemire, who
overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures
in sports today.
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That Night
(Hardcover)
Donna M. Zadunajsky; Edited by Deborah Bowman Stevens; Designed by Travis Miles
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Volleyball Dreams
(Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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Ramona loves sand volleyball but has a hard team being a team
player. When she learns that the court will be destroyed by a
plastic company, she must learn the importance of being part of a
team.
The first official chapter book series based on Minecraft! The
adventures continue in the third official Minecraft chapter book
based on one of the most popular video games of all time. As Ash,
Morgan, and three of their fellow Minecraft players, who can
actually enter the game, take a deep dive into the Aquatic biome,
they find a world filled with beauty and wonder. A treasure map
promises adventure and the opportunity to explore--but it could
also be a trap set by the mysterious Evoker King. With air running
low, will they survive to find out? (c) 2019 Mojang AB and Mojang
Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
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Heroine
(Paperback)
Mindy McGinnis
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A ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin
in this dramatic new addition to Tanya Landman's lovable
horse-riding series. Meg and her new friend Sam Houseman meet up to
take their horses out on a hack, but after a lovely day in the
countryside, Meg gets lost while making her way home. Then things
take a dangerous turn when Merlin gets spooked and takes off,
galloping straight towards a main road ... Can Meg get him back
under control before disaster strikes?
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin
McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and
exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and
family. Ash loves to play sport. She's tried karate, softball,
netball and gymnastics. But none of those sports give her that
tingly feeling, the one where you know it's something you'll
absolutely love to do. How will Ash ever choose?
The next amazing book in THE DREAM TEAM series! Praise for Jaz
Santos vs. The World: 'Exciting, original and heart-warming' -
Jacqueline Wilson 'Priscilla Mante is an author to watch' - Aisha
Bushby --- A heart-warming, inclusive and funny new story about
three big F's: friends, following your dreams and football! Hi! I'm
Charligh, and one day I'm going to be a big star. I'm full of
PIZZAZZ after all, and everyone I've ever met tells me I'm
unforgettable. In a good way, I think . . . I've always loved
attention, but at the moment, there's a teeny tiny chance I'm
getting it for all the wrong reasons. For starters, me and my
very-nearly-world-famous team, the Bramrock Stars, are trying to
win big against our rivals in the new league. But I can't stop
tripping over the ball! And although I've got my dream part in the
school play, the words just won't stick in my head. What's going to
happen if I can't learn my lines? Luckily for me, my best friends
really are the bestest, and I know they'll help me whatever it
takes. It's time for me to step into the spotlight, and prove girls
really can do anything!
Harvey'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?
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