Miss Charlotte - the new coach of a children's football team - has some odd methods to prepare them for the big match.

She decides to teach them to lose! And to have fun. Incredibly, it seems to work, as the kid who was always useless on the pitch suddenly scores a screamer in practice.

But will their hopes of victory be dashed when the ambitious star player decides to join the other team?The latest instalment in Dominique Demers's popular Adventures of Miss Charlotte series, The New Football Coach, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, is a marvellous tale about believing in yourself and beating the odds.

Davalyn "The Daredevil" Hart may be a new rider in the sport of wheelchair motocross, but this adrenaline junkie is ready to push herself. When she gets a new WCMX chair designed to take a beating at the skate park, she turns her stunts up to the next level. But everything comes to a grinding halt when she attempts a tough trick and takes a hard fall. Now her confidence is rattled. Can she find the courage to face the rails again and nail her special move at the upcoming WCMX Extreme Games competition?

Fantastiese nuus vir jong sportliefhebbers! Vir die eerste keer verskyn twee van Jaco Jacobs se supergewilde sportstories saam in een omnibus - met 'n klomp lekker rugby- en krieketfeite as bonus!

In Gevaarlike lopies kan Henk nie wag vir die kriekettoer om te begin nie. Wat kan nou lekkerder wees as om saam met jou vriende die land plat te toer en die een krieketwedstryd ná die ander te speel! Maar van die begin af is dit duidelik dat hierdie nie 'n gewone toer gaan wees nie. Wie probeer by die span se bussie inbreek, en wat soek hulle? Is daar regtig iemand wat snags in die koshuisgange rondsluip, of is dit Henk se verbeelding? Kort voor lank lyk dit of die kriekettoer in 'n nagmerrie gaan ontaard ...

Werner en sy vriende in Duskant die doodlyn lééf vir rugby. Hierdie jaar is hulle vasbeslote om hul aartsvyande 'n ding of twee op die rugbyveld te wys. Maar iets is verkeerd. Wie is die geheimsinnige man wat snags by die skool rondsluip? En waarom gebeur daar skielik allerhande vreemde dinge met Werner-hulle se rugbyafrigter? Dit begin al hoe meer lyk of iemand nie volgens die reëls speel nie en Werner en die res van sy span beland in groot gevaar ...

When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join Marina on the U14 fast-pitch squad, things are different. Anya can't stand her sister's know-it-all attitude and ignores every piece of advice. Meanwhile, Marina is frustrated because Anya doesn't seem to be taking the game seriously. Will the two sisters be able to put aside their fast-pitch feud and work together for the win?

Peppa and her friends can't wait to be shown how to play rugby by Mummy Rabbit and Miss Rabbit. They're ready to catch, pass and kick the ball! Will Daddy Pig and Daddy Rabbit's rugby match on television finish in time for them to cheer on Peppa and her friends outside?

For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp - and on the court - just as much as anyone else.

With one ball left of the World Cup final, England needed five runs to win. Mo stood in the middle of the pitch as Jos Buttler whispered in his ear: "If anyone can do it, it's you." Mo shook his head modestly and wandered back to the stumps. He tapped his bat twice on the ground and watched as Pat Cummins sprinted in: it was going to be a bouncer, he knew it would be a bouncer... "Mo Akeel." Mo snapped back to reality. "Are you listening?" Ah. School. He nodded his head at Miss Joseph and tried to look interested. He glanced at the board and narrowed his eyes. Trigonometry. On a Friday. Some teachers had a very weird sense of humour. Thus starts the story of an ordinary Birmingham schoolkid in modern Britain. The story focuses on many of the themes prevalent in today's society - religion, racism, bullying, equality and diversity. Told with real passion and skill, it will be an inspiration for a generation of young schoolchildren as they make their way in the world.

Ready, set, go! Layla and the Bots are heading to the races! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is hosting a go-kart race! The go-karts are provided for all the kids in town. Layla and the Bots can't wait for race day! But one racer, Tina, needs their help. She needs a new cart that uses hand-controls and other cool features. Layla and the Bots know just what to do... they will build her a brand-new cart that's even faster than her wheelchair! But will Tina's go-kart have enough speed to win the race? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this series! Next up is Washington D.C. and the Nationals team! Mike and Kate are about to face their biggest, most important mystery yet! Why? It involves the president of the United States! The president's brother is a catcher on the Nationals baseball team, and someone is stealing his equipment! Can these super-sleuths help the commander in chief catch a criminal? Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with more amazing baseball facts.

Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a new winter sport - SNOWBOARDING! A whole new world of speed, tricks and fresh mountain air opens up to Samira when she joins the local snowboarding club. Once her arm has healed up, she has a decision to make. Does she go back to gymnastics and the team she's always known, or does she take a chance and stick with snowboarding?

Nothing can stop star American footballer Harris Weathers - until he has a jarring collision, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can't shake the idea that he could get hurt playing the sport. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love American football enough to risk it happening again? And is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?

Anthony Duran has been Ricky Lau's best friend and basketball buddy since they were little. But now that Ricky has moved schools, the boys find themselves on different school basketball teams. With few new friends, Ricky still wants to shoot hoops with his best bud. Anthony, on the other hand, doesn't want to practise with an opponent. Ricky is willing to do whatever it takes to get his friend back. But what if that means letting his new team down?