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Goldfish
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Nat Luurtsema
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Ready, Set, Swim!
(Paperback)
Elliott Smith; Illustrated by Katie Kear
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Sibling rivalry gets even more intense when twins are involved!
Brothers and swimming team-mates Ty and Tristan have always tried
to one-up the other, especially in the pool. When their
competitiveness threatens to cost the team the big relay race, the
swimming twins need to rethink, reset and work together to spur the
team on to victory.
Gregory dreams of basketball stardom, of being on TV and basking in
the crowd's applause for single-handedly winning every game. When
he signs up for a local youth team, however, Gregory gets a quick
lesson in what it means to play a team sport. You can't win it all
alone. You need your teammates!
"We are the ship; all else the sea."-Rube Foster, founder of the
Negro National League
The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes
and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international
sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on
and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and
political history of black America in the first half of the
twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues
is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation,
hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they
loved more than anything else in the world: play ball.
Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the
story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s
through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the
majors in 1947. The voice is so authentic, you will feel as if you
are sitting on dusty bleachers listening intently to the memories
of a man who has known the great ballplayers of that time and
shared their experiences. But what makes this book so outstanding
are the dozens of full-page and double-page oil
paintings-breathtaking in their perspectives, rich in emotion, and
created with understanding and affection for these lost heroes of
our national game.
"We Are the Ship" is a tour de force for baseball lovers of all
ages.
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Dance Team Double Trouble
(Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Cover design or artwork by Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan
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When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance
studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to
dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately it
seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia can't wait
to dance with her brother again, but Marco is worried. He's used to
hip-hop and will be the only boy on the team. And when bullies
start mocking Marco for doing "girl dances" it could spell trouble
for the whole team.
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.
Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games.
However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team
that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him.
When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner,
Hank jumps at the chance. But while practising a difficult dish to
impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't
serious, but it affects his performance both on the court and in
the kitchen. Despite the setback, Hank is determined to help his
team achieve victory in the big game and meet his cooking hero in
the process.
Zackie en Vincent sien baie uit na die rugbytoer. Selfs al speel hulle nie vir die A-span nie. En selfs al dra hulle span se afrigter lipstiffie! Maar dan word die rugbytoer afgestel, en almal dink dis Zackie se skuld ...
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Madani's Best Game
(Hardcover)
Fran Pintadera; Illustrated by Raquel Catalina; Translated by Lawrence Schimel
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Kelton Fielding has always felt out of place, never sure what to
say to his peers who, truth be told, only tolerate him. When a
snowmobile race is announced at McCall's annual Winter Festival,
Kelton sees his chance to impress his classmates. He'll fix up his
old sled and get it running, and he's planned out a risky shortcut
through the wilderness that he's sure will win him the prize. But
when the popular Swann Siddiq and Kelton's nemesis, Hunter Higgins,
follow him into the backcountry, Kelton quickly runs into trouble
and realizes that the competition is the least of his worries. With
bad weather closing in and the risk of avalanche on the mountain,
Kelton and the others find themselves in real danger, relying on
their wits and teamwork to survive.
Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he
joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself
riding the pine. It turns out the Warriors already have a starting
center, Paul Boyd, who has no intention of sharing the court with
Julian. The coach is no help, either, for one simple reason: Paul
is his son! Now Julian may have to take drastic measures if he's
going to get back into the game...but is he to blame when Paul
winds up in the hospital? Young readers will enjoy this readable
and fun story while taking away important lessons about
competition, loyalty and friendship.
Things are tense for the middle schoolers in McCall, Idaho, so when
Annette Willard suggests a fishing trip, Swann Siddiq, Kelton
Fielding, and Hunter and Yumi Higgins all jump at the chance to get
away from the drama. The group ventures out into the Idaho woods to
Annette's favorite river spot. But with the other four coupling
off, Yumi quickly feels like she's the only one catching fish, not
feelings. Letting the others stay behind, Yumi makes her way home
when she runs into Swann's rival, McKenzie Crenner, and her
friends-and instantly connects with professional fisher Mason
Bridger. But when they spot smoke rising in the woods between town
and their fishing spot, they realize there's a forest fire
raging-and closing in on them. The two friend groups must put aside
their feud and work together if they're going to get out of the
forest alive.
More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position—and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boot something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.
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