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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Sporting stories
A sweet, nostalgicgoodnight to the thrill of a baseball game."
A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and
anxiety at school in this touching tale from acclaimed author Eve
Ainsworth. Lily always feels a little bit le ft out. Shy and
anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the
other girls all seem so confident. Most of the time, Lily wishes
that she could just disappear. But during a game of football in PE,
Lily's teacher spots her natural talent and invites Lily to join
the local girls' team, where she starts to make friends with some
of the other players. Finally, she thinks she's found a place where
she fits in, but will a vicious argument with one of her teammates
put all her progress in jeopardy?
The second, highly anticipated novel from Carnegie-shortlisted
author Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Come on a journey across the rural
American West . . . Meet the teenagers who live in the small towns
across these states, separated by distance, but whose stories are
woven together in the most unexpected of ways. Whether they are
brought together by the spread of wildfire, by the priest who's
moved from state to state or by the hunt for a missing child, these
incredible tales blaze with secrets, rage and love. A novel like no
other, this intricate, intense and beautiful book will take your
breath away. 'A clever and unusual novel . . . powerful.' Sally
Nicholls 'Gorgeous and compelling . . . breathtaking.' Katherine
Webber 'A beautiful literary writer.' The Bookseller 'It's cut like
a gemstone. Turn the pages, and facets gleam.' Hiliary McKay
'Beautifully observed and deeply satisfying.' Lisa Williamson
'Breathes life into wonderful, complex characters.' Lisa Heathfield
'A heartbreakingly brilliant tangle of teenage voices.' Judith
Eagle Content warning: child abuse, arson, bereavement, addiction
This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially
selected and retold for younger children. A delightful way to
discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella,
Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.
Some folks think Brian the mouse is too small. He may be a tough
little fella, but they are not sure Brian has what it takes. The
Mouse Who Played Football, by former Philadelphia Eagles running
back Brian Westbrook Sr. and sports reporter Lesley Van Arsdall,
shows how Brian the mouse proves everyone wrong with unyielding
confidence that his small size can be his strength. This charming
children's book, featuring appealing and dynamic illustrations by
Mr. Tom, demonstrates how Brian the mouse overcomes what others see
as a "big problem." His determination-as well as speed and
toughness on the gridiron-helps him become a star player in high
school, college, and eventually, the MFL, the Mouse Football
League. The Mouse Who Played Football, based on Westbrook's own
experiences,is an inspiring story that encourages young readers to
believe in themselves and make their unique differences their
strengths.
This exciting coming of age story follows a boy from a tower block
as he joins a premier league football academy. Jackson is surprised
when he gets a call-up to play with United's under-eighteen team,
and when everyone starts raving about his playing. But he's in for
an even bigger shock when his dad turns up on his doorstep for the
first time in years. Can they repair their relationship? Or is his
dad out for what he can get? Bloomsbury High Low books encourage
and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate
stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia,
or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted
paper and with a dyslexia friendly font and illustrations, The
Football Trials is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable
length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). Produced in association
with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address
underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.
A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new
friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort
zone-now in paperback Ever since they can remember, fifth graders
Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of
becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin's city league
introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates!
But they'll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and
Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller
derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have
second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone's best
friend . . . Isn't she supposed to be Kenzie's best friend? And
things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie's neighbor
(and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an
authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series
follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as
they learn how to fall-and get back up again.
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From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast
series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice,
privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew
Smith, and Matt de la Peņa.
For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam s basketball skills have
taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in
Minnesota. When he s tapped to play on a select AAU team along with
some of the best players in the state, it just confirms that basketball
is his ticket to the good life: to new friendships, to the girl of his
dreams, to a better future.
But life is more complicated off the court. When an incident with the
police threatens to break apart the bonds Adam s finally formed after a
lifetime of struggle, he must make an impossible choice between his new
family and the sport that s given him everything.
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