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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Sporting stories
Today is Sports Day. I CAN'T WAIT! And as I know that I'll be great, I've planned how I will celebrate - because I'm going to win.
Our heroine is determined that she's going to win all the events at school sports day. The problem is that winning isn't as easy as it looks. She doesn't win the running race or the tug of war - and she can't even win a game of hide-and-seek. But maybe winning isn't really the point?
A joyful picture book with an important message from the author and illustrator of I Really Want the Cake.
IT'S TOUGH AT THE TOP! Teamwork is the second book in the
football-tastic Roy of the Rovers fiction series. Part of the first
season, this exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom
Palmer. Roy Race is living the dream. After all, how many
16-year-olds get to play up front for their favourite football
team? Except life as Melchester Rovers new star striker isn't easy.
Everyone's looking at him differently, social media is a nightmare,
and Rovers are still stuck at the bottom of the league. All that,
and he's still got to go to college, help out at home, and coach
his little sister Rocky's football team. If he's going to cope, Roy
better learn to be a team player and fast.... Enjoyed this title?
Pick up Foul Play next to continue the story! Praise for the Roy of
the Rovers series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love the way
that they are about so much more than football: they are about
heart, values and family. Both graphic novel and fiction titles are
compelling, engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get reading. -
Jim Sells, Programme manager for Sport & Literacy, National
Literacy Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football mad, really
enjoyed it and left us wanting to read the next one in the series!
- GoodReads Review
The next book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Epoca series
from Kobe Bryant and Ivy Claire. As Pretia, the Princess of Epoca,
prepares to return to Ecrof, the elite magical sports academy, she
is focused on the most important part of her upcoming year: the
Junior Epic Games. She knows that her destiny is to rule Epoca, but
right now, all she wants is to be selected for the Junior Epic team
so that she can compete against the best young athletes in Epoca
and bring honor to her people. But as rumors begin to swirl about
unrest surrounding the Games, Pretia realizes that winning might
not be as simple as being the best athlete she can be. She might
have to decide which is more important: being an athlete or being a
leader. Pretia's best friend, Rovi, is ecstatic when he hears that
the Junior Epic Games will be held in Phoenis, where he lived
before attending Ecrof. True, his time in Phoenis wasn't ideal-he'd
lived on the streets as a Star Stealer, part of a gang of kids who
stole what they needed to survive-but he'd found a home there. He's
excited to return as a Dreamer, an athlete at the top of his game.
But all is not well with the Star Stealers. Rovi's old friends are
being blamed for the unrest surrounding the Games, even though he's
sure they have nothing to do with it. Now that he's back in
Phoenis, Rovi is faced with a difficult question: Is he a Dreamer
or a Star Stealer? Can he be both? As tensions mount, Pretia and
Rovi, along with their friend Vera, find themselves in a race to
save the Star Stealers. And they begin to understand that if anyone
is going to make a new future for Epoca, it just might be them.
Jake Thorson, the Vikings team captain, gets all the credit. He
leads the team in home runs, and everybody loves him for it -- that
is, everyone but his brother, Luke. Luke isnt popular, and he
hasn't hit a single home run -- but he does have the teams best
batting average as well as the most stolen bases. However, those
types of things dont really get you the attention that a homer
does, and Lukes tired of standing in the Jakes shadow . . .
Ben gaan in sy heel eerste rugbywedstryd speel. Sy maag gee sommer so
’n wilde draai as hy net aan die wedstryd dink. In die wedstryd druk
Ben ’n uitstekende drie … maar onder die verkeerde pale! Sy hartjie
voel baie skaam oor hierdie fout, maar Pappa lees vir hom in die
Kinderbybel dat hy nie skaam hoef te wees vir foute nie.
Ben and the Big Game is ’n lieflike storie wat kinders leer dat dit
almal soms foute maak en dat dit jou nie moet onderkry nie, maar dat jy
eerder uit foute moet leer en altyd weer probeer.
#1 New York Times Bestseller A USA TODAY Bestseller A People
Magazine pick Reggie has never felt destined for greatness. He
dreams about basketball brilliance all day and night, but the hard
truth is that he's a benchwarmer for the West Bottom Badgers, the
worst team in the league. Even their mysterious new coach, Rolabi
Wizenard, can't seem to help them end their losing streak. Reggie
is willing to train tirelessly to improve his game, but the gym
itself seems to be working against him in magical ways. Before
Reggie can become the player he dreams of being, he must survive
the extraordinary trials of practice. Basketball legend Kobe Bryant
presents this illuminating follow-up to the #1 New York Times
bestseller The Wizenard Series: Training Camp-a story of strain and
sacrifice, supernatural breakthroughs, and supreme dedication to
the game.
Find treasure maps and search for buried chests with the
challenging puzzles and mazes in the Minecraft Official Treasure
Hunt Sticker Book-featuring over 500 stickers! X marks the spot!
Boys and girls will love adventuring across the Overworld and
completing the codes, scrambles, mazes, sequences, and more sticker
activities in this Minecraft Official Treasure Hunt Sticker Book.
With full-color pages and over 500 stickers, it's hours of fun for
Minecraft fans ages 6 to 9 and a whole new way to experience and
expand on the best-selling video game of all time! (c) 2023 Mojang
AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang
Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft
group of companies.
Baby Elmo and his friends play peekaboo all around Sesame Street.
Toddlers will giggle their way through this sturdy board book as
they figure out where Elmo, Grover, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and
the others are hiding. And they'll be inspired to play peekaboo,
too!
Become a baseball star in this interactive adventure. Make the right choices, upgrade your skills, and win the big game!
Whoever said “life isn’t fair” wasn’t kidding. Your parents have been in and out of jail—and you’ve been in and out of foster care—for much of your life. At least you have baseball. It’s the one thing that keeps you in school and out of trouble. But will you stick with the team when your living situation changes for the worse?
You’re the main character in this interactive sports adventure. Play as Alec, and try to keep your head in the game as your home life begins to unravel. Do you have the talent, skill, and focus to keep your starting spot at shortstop? Or will the new kid in town bump you to the bench? More importantly, will you find a way to forgive your parents and bring your family back together?
You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like Out at Home by Lisa M. Bolt Simons. It’s a game within a game. Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Choose to Win book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Will you find your way to a championship finish? Here’s how the format works:
Become the main character. Make choices that affect what happens.
Collect points along the way to upgrade your skills.
Utilize your upgrades to win the game at story’s end!
When George sees his friend Gracie playing soccer in the park, he's
eager to join in-so eager that he grabs the ball with his hands and
throws it in the net! Lucky for George, there's a soccer camp
starting at the rec centre where he can learn the basic rules of
the game and all about dribbling, passing, and what it means to be
a team player. George has fun-and gets into a little mischief-at
camp, but it's not until the final game that he finds the perfect
position for himself. When he does, he proves to his teammates,
coach, and himself that he's their MVM-Most Valuable Monkey!
Get ready for Book 4 in the only official chapter book series based
on Minecraft! TARGET CONSUMER: Minecraft players ages 6 and up, and
kids who like humor and action-packed fantasy stories. The
adventures continue in the fourth Minecraft chapter book based on
one of the most popular video games of all time. Jodi, Ash, Morgan
and their fellow Minecraft players go out into the real world to
find clues to the identity of the mysterious and sinister Evoker
King. Not only do they need to find out who--or what--he is, but
they need to know if it's really possible for him to escape the
game! Because if he can, that could spell big trouble both in the
game and out! This illustrated hardcover chapter book series will
thrill Minecraft fans who like humor and action-packed fantasy.
Another graphic novel in this fresh and fun series spin-off of The
Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! It's going
to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very
good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But,
oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is
broken!Karen is determined to get everyone she knows -- plus
someone famous -- to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but
she won't give up until the job is done.
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The Greatest
(Paperback)
Alan Gibbons; Illustrated by Dylan Gibson
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Great sporting title, packed with facts about Muhammad Ali. When
Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of
Muhammad Ali for inspiration - the greatest boxer of all time,
inspiring the fight of Ali's young life. A brilliant read about
standing up to bullies and overcoming the odds. From firm favourite
Alan Gibbons. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and
dyslexic readers aged 12+
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Swim Team
(Paperback)
Johnnie Christmas; Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas
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"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that
will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the
Newbery Medal-winning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade
graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith
Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees-until she's stuck with the
only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The
thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's
forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for
her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former
swim team captain, is willing to help. With Etta's training and a
lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community
counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But
that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the
prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the
Mighty Manatees in their wake. Can Bree defy the odds and guide her
team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last
lap-for good? Praise for SWIM TEAM: Harvey Award Best Children's or
Young Adult Book Nominee "A revelation! You'll root for Swim
Team-the water is just right." -JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times
bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator "Swim Team is a
beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a
fantastic storyteller and artist." -KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet
"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!" -GENE
LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops
'Ok, lads, you have everything you need to win this game. So go out
and do it ,' said the coach. Eoin's not sure if it will be so easy!
He's just started a new school ... and a new sport. Everyone at
school is mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn't even held a rugby ball
before! With new rules to learn, new friends to make and new
teachers to get a handle on, he really doesn't need to have Richie
Duffy, the resident bully, picking him out as his latest target!
And just who is this guy, Brian, who looks so out-of-date, but
gives great rugby advice?
* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR
LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST
PICK New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up
the horror and tackles America's history and legacy of racism in
this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her
Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. When
Springville residents-at least the ones still alive-are questioned
about what happened on prom night, they all have the same
explanation . . . Maddy did it. An outcast at her small-town
Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing
target for bullies. And she's dealt with it because she has more
pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm
reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has
been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her
fanatical white father, Thomas Washington. After a viral bullying
video pulls back the curtain on Springville High's racist roots,
student leaders come up with a plan to change their image: host the
school's first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular
white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback
boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if
it's possible to have a normal life. But some of her classmates
aren't done with her just yet. And what they don't know is that
Maddy still has another secret . . . one that will cost them all
their lives.
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