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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Sporting Stories
Children's author Carolyn Tollefson once again delights her readers
by asking them to peer through the eyes of a mysterious gentleman
entertaining young sailors with a story from his past, a
quick-changing summer's day when four boys charged with finding the
perfect spot for an upcoming camping trip on a small island across
Lake Winnebago learn that even the greatest of sailors face
difficulty on the open water. Calm water and a brisk wind carry the
boys hours away to an awaiting beach where the young men search for
the perfect overnight spot for their summer-camp friends.But once
the sun slips toward the water, and the boys set sail back to
mainland, the wind shifts, carries them off course, and then
stills. Night falls and a curtain of fog shrouds the lake as the
boys are left to their own devices. Written in hauntingly lyrical
prose and filled with beautifully rendered illustrations by graphic
illustrator Tristan Brewster-Arnold, Sailing Against the Odds takes
readers on a marvellous journey of friendship and survival.
 A magical, wondrous novel by the author of The Peculiar
Tale of the Tentacle Boy – about a boy who longs to swim, and a
town with a mysterious past ... 'A hilarious and warm-hearted
mystery set in a secretive seaside town, Son of the Sea had me
hooked!'Â JENNIFER BELL, AUTHOR OFÂ LEGENDARIUM 'A
splashing success, frothing with adventure. This beautiful book is
a witty, warm-hearted, web-toed delight.'Â SAM SEDGMAN, AUTHOR
OF THE ADVENTURES ON TRAINSÂ SERIES HIS FEET WERE THE FIRST
CLUE ... Casper dreams of swimming the Channel. Surely, he was born
to use his webbed toes ... Instead, he's strictly forbidden to go
near water. When his parents have an unlucky accident, Casper is
sent to stay with a grandmother he's never met - where he discovers
his special tie to the sea ... From the acclaimed author of The
Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy – winner of the Times/Chicken
House Competition Chairman's Choice Award Packed full of magical
realism, humour, LGBTQ+ representation and a message of
acceptance Perfect for readers aged 9 and up Â
Eoin Madden's having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and
new rugby challenges; he's been moved up to train with the Junior
Cup team, which is hard work, plus there's trouble in his dormitory
as mobile phones start going missing! But as usual there are
ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school - what's the link between
Eoin's history lessons and the new spirit he's spotted wearing a
Belvedere rugby jersey? ... Historical and modern mysteries combine
in this intriguing tale of rugby, rebellion and ghosts.
'Beautifully crafted by Siggins, this is a book that will thrill
any rugby-mad youngster while delighting sports fans (of any age)
with an interest in entertaining storytelling.' Irish Daily Mail on
Rugby Warrior
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The Warning
(Paperback)
James Patterson; As told to Robison Wells
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A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female
football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods. They can take our
ball, but they can never stop the game. Polly Nabb is no stranger
to trouble. When her brother Joe is sent to serve in the trenches,
all Polly wants is to kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has
other ideas, and makes her stay home to help with endless chores.
But football is something Polly is prepared to fight for - it's her
life! She's determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her dream
and show the world that football is not just for boys . . . The war
years: a time of trailblazing female footballers, like the
legendary Lily Parr, who played to sell-out crowds. Polly's
dramatic wartime story celebrates those bold young players who
changed attitudes to women on the pitch and salutes the unsung
heroes on the Home Front too. 'Absolutely magnificent! A glorious
tale of football, friendship, feminism and social history.' Emma
Carroll 'A very entertaining and enjoyable read.'
LoveReading4Schools 'A powerful story.' Sophie McKenzie 'A gripping
read.' School Reading List
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.
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?
Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says, has
written another funny, warm story featuring middle school and
family life—all about the complex calculations it takes for
everyone to balance the equations of their lives and what it takes
to be part of a team while handling a learning disability. This
middle grade novel is perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe
Washington and A Good Kind of Trouble. Seventh grader Henrietta
Weldon gets to switch schools—finally! She’ll be
“mainstreaming†into public school, leaving her special
education school behind. She can’t wait for her new schedule, new
friends, and new classes. Henri’s dyscalculia, a learning
disability that makes math challenging to process and understand,
is what she expects to give her problems. What she doesn’t expect
is a family feud with her sister over her new friends, joining the
girls’ soccer team, and discovering poetry. Henri’s tutor and
new friend, Vinnie, reminds her to take it slow. One problem at a
time. If Henri Weldon has twenty-four hours in a day, and she has
two siblings who dislike her four new friends, two hours of soccer
practice, seven hours of classes, and three hours of homework . . .
she has: A.       No free
time B.        No
idea how to make everyone happy
C.        No time
to figure it out, Henri Weldon!
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Skaters Feroces
(Spanish, Paperback)
Fernando Cano; Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Berenice Muniz; Translated by Aparicio Publishing Aparicio Publishing LLC
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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.
The fifth in a series of perfect pony books full of action and
adventure! Georgia is looking forward to a very merry Christmas
with Lily, her gorgeous palomino pony. But then Lily is offered a
starring role in a film, and the Olympia horse show is approaching.
Georgia suddenly has a lot to deal with! With loyal Lily by her
side, can she cope with the pressure?
From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the second book
in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.
Johnny Ball's got a super exciting new job: assistant manager for
the Tissbury Tigers! But there's a catch. Johnny's brother, Daniel,
is the Tiger's star player and he doesn't want his younger brother
cramping his style. Daniel tells Johnny that no one on the team is
ever allowed to know who he is. Can Johnny use his football genius
to go undercover and lead the Tigers to victory in the League?
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Snowboarding Surprise
(Paperback)
Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson-Berne; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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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?
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