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America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv
show. They're lean, they're mean, they're the pride of Stoneybrook.
Who are they? They're Kristy's Krushers! When Kristy sees how much
her little brothers and sister want to play on a softball team, she
starts a rag-tag team of her own. Maybe Kristy's Krushers aren't
world champions (how could they be, with Jackie Rodowsky, walking
disaster, playing for them?), but nobody beats them when it comes
to team spirit. Now Bart's Bashers have challenged the Krushers to
a real live game. It's bad enough that the Bashers truly ARE lean
and mean -- but what's worse is that Kristy has a crush on the
Bashers' coach. A crush with a capital C!
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Grace Speaks Up
(Paperback)
Laurie Friedman; Illustrated by Gal Weizman
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A new friend helps Meg to realise that appearances aren't always
what they seem in this exciting new addition to Tanya Landman's
delightful horse-riding series. When Meg and Merlin go to the local
horse show they enter the Handy Pony class - a fun test of how well
horse and rider work together. Meg is looking forward to it until
stuck-up Sam Houseman - a girl from school - rides into the ring.
Meg's day seems ruined. But then she discovers that people, like
ponies, can sometimes be very surprising ...
In this coming-of-age novel, a headstrong girl persists against
expectations, following her dream in nineteenth century Yosemite.
Florence "Floy" Hutchings is the daughter of a famous father, and
while the extra attention that brings is not unwelcome, all she
really wants is to be herself. However, in 1876 being clever,
confident, and bold is not expected of girls on the cusp of turning
twelve. Stuck in a stuffy classroom in crowded San Francisco, Floy
longs to return to the majestic mountain valley where she was born
and where she has always felt free: Yosemite! Upon returning to her
beloved valley, Floy finds that it is changing in confusing ways:
the intimate paradise she once knew is opening to more visitors and
to troubling attitudes about her indigenous friends and about what
girls should and should not do. Yet, against this backdrop of
change, Floy pursues her dream of climbing the indomitable Half
Dome. Steeped in the rich atmosphere of old Yosemite and based on
real people and true events,Call Me Floy is about a girl who
follows her dream up the steepest path imaginable.
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Combat Zone
(Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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First title in a rugby trilogy. Borderlands is no ordinary school -
all of the students boarding there have parents in the armed
forces, and the UK is drawing perilously close to war in the Middle
East. New boy Woody is desperate to escape the school and find his
way to his dad's military base, but his dad has been mobilised.
He's gone. Worried and unhappy, Woody turns to the only thing that
could help get him through - rugby. Particularly suitable for
struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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All to Play For
(Paperback)
Eve Ainsworth; Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
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Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he's
thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach. But there are
some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn't want him to have
anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on
the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a
go, there's no way they can afford the kit. Can Lewis beat the odds
to have a chance of following his dream?
Read along with Peppa! Press 10 buttons to hear the whole story read aloud as Peppa visits friends and jumps in muddy puddles. Simple sentences, large type, and expressive narration make it easy for beginning readers to follow along!
This book is special because:
Simple sentences and large type ease the way for beginning readers
Children can spot and say familiar words and sound out new ones
Expressive narration by favorite characters enhances comprehension
Wat het geword van elke man vir homself?
Charlie Flets is 17, taai en ʼn 800m atleet op pad na SA’s. Behalwe vir
sy skaaphond buddy, Bravo, en vriend, Jordan Jafta, probeer Charlie sy
bes om solo te vlieg. Probeer ...
Dis makliker gesê as gedaan, veral as jou buddies moeilikheid kry.
Terwyl hy bloed sweet op die atletiekbaan, maak hy seker dat hy nie per
ongeluk ʼn barmhartige Samaritaan soos die res van sy gesin word nie. Hy
fokus eerder op sy eie oorlewing, want hy haat dit dat sy pa ’n
helikoptervlieënier in die lewensgevaarlike Soedan is en hy haat dit
dat sy ma alles en almal in nood help. Soos die uiters vreemde tannie
San wat haar intrek in sý buitekamer kom neem het.
En dan tel Charlie teensinnig ʼn verlore joernaal op en teen sy
beterwete probeer hy die eienaar opspoor. Skielik word sy eie planne
van alleen leef ontspoor, want die joernaal maak ʼn ander wêreld vir hom
oop.
In Laguna Beach, California, sixteen-year-old Kendra Dimes is
preparing for the 2010 USA Surfing Prime West. She'll be competing
this year in honor of her brother, who was a surfer too, but who
died from a drug overdose. Kendra has suffered anxiety attacks ever
since her brother's death, and surfing is what's been helping her
heal. Brock Parker is the new bad boy at school; he deals drugs to
the high school clientele for his parents, who work for a Mexican
drug lord. Though Brock and Kendra come from two different worlds,
sparks fly when they meet at the homecoming dance-their attraction
is magnetic. When they start a game of 21 Questions one night, they
begin to learn more about each other-and, surprisingly, about
themselves too. But some questions aren't answered with the whole
truth; after all, Brock can't tell Kendra what his parents do for a
living. As Kendra and Brock experience all of life's most exciting
firsts, they prove that even when life throws you the perfect
storm, you can make it through and come out stronger than before.
21 Questions is a coming-of-age journey packed with passion and
heartbreak, risk and romance.
The Eagles have two talented defensive linemen who tackle the game
of football in opposite ways. Mike Bravis outmuscles his opponents,
while Trenton Kubrick prefers to outsmart them. The two defensive
stars may have different playstyles, but the outcome is always the
same: they get the sacks while their opponents get embarrassed. But
when Jared Michaels, the best offensive lineman in the league,
comes to town, he makes it obvious that Trenton and Mike will have
to pool their talents to stop the Bandits all-star aerial assault.
Everyone on the estate thinks Mrs Cattermole is a bit batty,
talking about her non existent "children" and her precious
"treasure." She's easy prey for two con men who persuade her
they're from the Water Board and break into her house to steal her
treasure. But no one knows that Mrs Cattermole's children do
exist--the ghosts of children she looked after in the War--and they
will do anything to protect her. The two con men are found dead of
fright outside her flat, while Mrs Cattermole has also gone to her
rest, holding her "treasure"a box full of the important details of
her life. The children have been watching over her all the
time.
On Target is original fiction by leading authors written to
appeal to the reluctant reader.
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Kick
(Paperback)
Mitch Johnson
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Budi's plan is simple. He's going to be a star. Budi's going to
play for the greatest team on earth, instead of sweating over each
stitch he sews, each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick
brings Budi's world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most
dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it isn't only Budi's dreams at
stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big, about hope and
heroes, and never letting anything stand in your way.
Learn all about ice hockey in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of the new Game Day series that gives fans an insider look at their favorite sports!
This book is perfect for young, sports-obsessed fans who, in addition to watching and playing sports, crave the kind of expert knowledge that only an insider would know.
It’s game day, and readers of Slap Shot are given a rink-side view of the passes and goals that make up an ice hockey game. Along the way, they’ll get to know all about the history of hockey dating all the way back to Canada in the 1800s!
A special section in the back of the book is chock-full of even more facts about the game and its storied history and players. It is custom-made for the fan who loves all things ice hockey!
Renny and Bryce play on opposite soccer teams battling for the championship. Until recently the soft-spoken but talented Renny warmed the bench while another player took the field. But now that player's out with an injury and Renny's been given the chance to show what he can do. And no one is more surprised at Renny's playing ability than his opponent, the hot-dogging, one-man team, Bryce. Bryce was sure Renny would be pushover, but Renny, who had admired Bryce's showmanship, proves that solid teamwork is often hard to beat. And in the end, both boys come off the field a little wiser.
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Lukaku
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Matt & Tom Oldfield
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Romelu Lukaku is the boy from Belgium who went from having big dreams to playing for Manchester United. After a GBP90 million transfer, he spearheads their attack, but Romelu had to leave a trail of goals in the Premier League to earn a move to the world's biggest club. This is the amazing story of his journey to become a football hero.
Tyler can't wait to play baseball against the teachers at Victory.
It is a big event to celebrate school spirit. But before game day
arrives, Tyler sprains his ankle. Since he can't play, Tyler wants
to skip the game altogether. Will he learn that there's no crying
in baseball?
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