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With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Mbappe's triumph, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.
In Football Stories: Kane, young readers will find out how Harry Kane went from a promising youngster to captain if the England football team. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Kane's triumph, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.
An exciting action series set in a soccer club that is a melting pot for teens from different backgrounds with one thing in common – love of the beautiful game.
In this second book of the series, Mondli is captain of Sandview A Under 17 and is doing his best to lead his team. But with his father away, and his mother not coping at home, being a leader is not easy.
When the competing demands of home and team cause clashes in his life, Mondli realises just what leadership is really about.
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Finals Fever
(Paperback)
Sam Kerr, Fiona Harris; Illustrated by Aki Fukuoka
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Kerry-Ann Taylor loves cricket. It's in her blood - in the 1950s
her grandad arrived in England from Jamaica with just two things: a
box of vinyls and his precious cricket bat. Whenever she can,
Kerry-Ann heads to her local ground for matches, practise, and fun
with her best friend Amardeep. But now there's a problem. Some of
the older players - who think they own the place - have found a way
to exploit new club rules to stop Kerry-Ann and her friends from
using the ground. And the rule changes state that next season the
over 13s team will be strictly boys only ... meaning no matches for
Kerry-Ann. But Kerry-Ann is determined to carry on playing cricket
with her friends. So she devises a daring plan to stay in the game
she loves. And unbeknown to her, she's about to get some help via
her grandad's precious cricket bat - which has a lot more to it
than meets the eye ...
Yanga is the 3 Tins champion in his community. His life changes completely when his 3 Tin skills are channeled.
Into cricket. Watch Yanga’s crazy talent as it takes him from local school team to the global sporting stage as one of the stars of the South African Cricket World Cup team.
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Hot Shot Hockey
(Paperback)
Eduardo Garcia; Contributions by Berenice Muniz; Jake Maddox
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R225
R211
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Liv's temper is causing problems, on and off the football field.
When one outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it's time
for a change, or she'll never lace up her boots again. Can she
learn to control her temper and overcome this football struggle?
With plenty of action and extra back matter materials including
discussion questions and bonus football facts, this Teen Sport
Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.
The danger rises and the deception grows in the heart-stopping
fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Impostors series!
It's time to come out of hiding... Frey has spent her life in a
family of deceivers, a stand-in for her sister, manipulated at her
father's command. Free from them at last, she is finding her own
voice - and using it to question everything her family stood for.
Tally was once the most famous rebel in the world. But for over a
decade, she's kept to the shadows, allowing her myth to grow even
as she receded. Now she sees that the revolution she led has not
created a stable world. Freedom, she observes, has a way of
destroying things. As the world is propelled further into conflict
and conspiracy, Frey and Tally join forces to put a check on the
people in power, while still trying to understand their own power
and where it belongs. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and
Divergent Fans of The Uglies will delight in seeing main character
Tally make her big return to the page. The Uglies series has been
optioned as a blockbuster movie.
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Sixth Man Surprise
(Paperback)
Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan; Jake Maddox
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R226
R213
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The second book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on
CBBC! Jamie Johnson can't believe his luck. He's playing for
Kingfield School in the Cup Semi-Final and scouts from his
favourite club, Hawkstone United, are coming to watch! But Jamie's
hopes of a professional career still have a long way to go...
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.
Twelve-year-old Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out
wheelchair to get serious about WCMX (wheelchair motocross), when a
wipeout on a rickety ramp throws her plans into a tailspin. Instead
of replacing the ramp, her school provides her with a kind but
unwelcome aide - and, seeing a golden media opportunity, launches a
public fundraiser for her. Emmie loves her close-knit rural town,
but she can't shake the feeling that her goals suddenly aren't hers
anymore. With the help of her best friends, Emmie makes a plan to
get her dreams off the ground - and show her community what she
wants, what she has to give, and how ready she is to do it on her
own terms.
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her
world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Pacy,
enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of
Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every
breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's
Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've ever read.'
- Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever
wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected
to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and
race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about
to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he
could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the
Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever
closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world
forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky
battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS,
in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'My book of the year. Not
since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers
are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at
unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique
Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A
magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled,
delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No
doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last
Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure,
fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a
terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from
the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a
stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast
of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished
reading.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Fourteen-year-old 'model pupil' Davidde (his parents had trouble
spelling) lives with his dad after his mother died. His father does
his best, but when a new headteacher starts at his South Wales
valleys school, Davidde is unfairly labelled a troublemaker. To the
horror of his teachers, Davidde finds a new passion for mortorcycle
scrambling. At last he is able to take on the school bullies,
earning himself the longed-for respect of his father, not to
mention the mysterious Black Rider. But when his determination to
succeed leads him to betray the trust of those closest to him,
events threaten to overwhelm Davidde...
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