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As the backup quarterback for the Hawks, Ben Paulson is happy to
ride the bench and hang out with his teammates on the sidelines.
But everything changes when the Hawks' star quarterback, Wes Blake,
gets suspended for pulling poor grades in math. With Ben at the
helm, the offense starts to stall, and his teammates place the
blame squarely on his shoulders. Soon after, a possible solution to
Ben's passing problems reveals itself -- but he's not so sure it's
the right answer.
The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The
Wildcats lose to them every year. Coach thinks they have a chance
this year. Can Carlos make it happen?
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author
Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sonia Albert!
'Full of colour and energy ... bravo' JAMILA GAVIN 'Utterly
charming, inspiring and gripping ... An absolute must-read!' KIERAN
LARWOOD 'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin,
caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the
truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth
and friendship too.' KEITH GRAY 'Exhilarating and heartwarming - a
story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah's tremendous
talent shines on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK Abandoned on the
Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish
to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his
friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The
Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children
uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum
from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in
the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the
truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match
ever ... A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written
against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets
Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's
Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sonia Albert
and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough
topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a
lightness of touch
Cameron loves to run! She's the fastest player on her new football
team. But Cameron is so fast that she keeps overrunning the ball
and missing it when she tries to kick! Ana is the slowest runner on
the team, but she's got a powerful kick that helps her score goals.
Can these teammates find the right speed and help the team win?
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Ghost
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Jason Reynolds
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Kick
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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.
In last year's state championship game, Ryan Rogan beaned Kyle
Walker with a red-hot fastball. The pitch injured Kyle, forcing him
to leave the game. His team lost, and Ryan got to celebrate the win
while Kyle headed to the hospital. It took several months for
Kyle's injury to heal, and he couldn't shake the suspicion that
Ryan had intentionally threw at him. But Kyle has put all that out
of his mind, because he's excited for a fresh start this year --
until he discovers that Ryan will be joining his team . . .
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The Boxer
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Nikesh Shukla
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Told over the course of the ten rounds of his first fight, this is the story of amateur boxer Sunny. A seventeen year old feeling isolated and disconnected in the city he's just moved to, Sunny joins a boxing club to learn to protect himself after a racist attack. He finds the community he's been desperately seeking at the club, and a mentor in trainer Shobu, who helps him find his place in the world. But racial tensions are rising in the city, and when a Far Right march through Bristol turns violent, Sunny is faced with losing his new best friend Keir to radicalisation.
A gripping, life-affirming YA novel about friendship, radicalisation and finding where you belong.
Since Danny has super speed, he doesn't think he needs to practice
with his relay racing team. He doesn't even want to practice
passing the baton. When will Danny learn that there is no such
thing as a one-man relay?
Camp Out Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure.
The sixth and final book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as
seen on CBBC! "This was the team of teams. The club of clubs. And
now they wanted him to join them." A transfer to the best club in
the world beckons for Jamie Johnson. This is big. This is huge!
However, a time bomb is already ticking within Jamie... The final
whistle about to blow. With brand new characters and all the
trademark jaw-dropping footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson
return on very top form for the fifth book in the series Perfect
books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan Freedman has
been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World
Cups. PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1) "An inspiring
read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football"
OWEN HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you"
FRANK LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
Marcus is so good at football that there's a very real chance he'll
be signed by Manchester United. But when he discovers he may be
losing his hearing, his whole world falls to pieces and he finds
himself having to put them back together on his own. But is this
feeling of isolation real or just a consequence of his own
behavior? While dealing with parents, friends and first
girlfriends, Marcus gradually understands that accepting the help
of others is ultimately an acceptance of self. A novel about
friendship and family, The Silent Striker explores the issue of
disability, identity and deafness, and the different ways in which
we can choose to handle it.
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Music Monster!
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I Dig
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Hitting the ball is hard work, but after lots of practice and advice from his friend Willy, Bobby learns how. "A baseball story full of the fun and excitement of the game." —SLJ.
Maddie loves being on the skiing team with her friend Sarah. Sarah
is the fastest skier on the team. Maddie wants to beat Sarah's time
but is having trouble. She takes her frustrations out on Sarah.
Will Maddie realize that she needs to stop comparing herself to
others before she ruins her friendship with Sarah?
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