Granaatstraat is 'n straat nes enige ander straat. Wel, nie heeltemal nie ... Dis immers die straat waarin Zackie Mostert bly! En waar Zackie is, gebeur altyd iets opwindends ...

Zackie Mostert slaan 'n ses. Die krieketseisoen is hier! Zackie en Vincent sien baie uit na die krieketkliniek. Hulle gaan 'n hele week lank leer om soos kampioene te kolf, briljant te boul en fantasties veldwerk te doen! Maar Anton is vasbeslote om vanjaar die beste speler in die krieketspan te word. Anton is nie verniet die grootste boelie in Granaatstraat nie. Toe hy 'n nare poets op Zackie bak, loop dinge lelik skeef. En dit lyk sowaar of Vincent se vreemde, krieketmal oupa dalk hulle enigste hoop is om uit die penarie te kom ...

'n Humoristiese, toeganklike reeks boeke geskik vir beginner- en intermediêre lesers. Trefwoorde: humor, vriendskap, skool, boelies, avontuur, gesinne.

'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. . . shoots. . . and SCORES! Goal for Scotland in the 89th minute of this World Cup quarter-final! England are on their knees. Ferguson sends the Scottish fans crazy. What a player!' Don't miss a minute of the non-stop action as 10-year-old Calum Ferguson goes from struggling to settle into a new town whilst fighting for his place on the school football team to impressing scouts, proving themselves and contending with arch rivals. Scotland Stars F.C. books are packed with excitement on and off the field, as well as loads of extras like character cards to collect and football tips, puzzles and games. Caleytown's dreams are coming true. They've made it to the National Soccer Sevens Tournament and the only thing standing between them and the cup are all of Scotland's finest football teams. Calum spots the Scotland manager, some scouts, and his hero James Cauldfield in the crowd, and he's getting nervous. Mr McKlop has some fun ways to distract them but Calum's nerves only escalate when, unexpectedly, he is made captain of the team. Can he get them through to the final? Can he overcome his jitters and impress the scouts? Will Caleytown bring home the cup?

Both Maggie and her brother, Joey-Mick, were named after baseball great Joe D'Maggio. But they aren't Yankee fans. Their team is the Brooklyn Dodgers. And although Maggie doesn't play baseball, she knows the game. She can recite stats, understands complicated plays, cheers when the Dodgers win--and suffers when they lose.

But even with Maggie's support, the Dodgers fail to win the Series, season after season. And the letters she sends to her friend and baseball mentor, Jim--serving in Korea--aren't answered.

Nothing Maggie does helps. Maybe it doesn't make any difference at all.

Or maybe it does.

Talk about away games! The Fernwood Valley Fuzzies will fly to the far side of the Foamy Sea to take the field against the Sashimi City Ninjas. This will be the first time any Big League Baseball team has faced a team from the mysterious Manga Baseball League. The Ninja of the Manga Baseball League have spent years studying ancient arts and acquiring ancient skills. Are the rumors true? Do those skills make them invincible baseball players? Can the Fuzzies hold their own against the Ninja? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

Meet Babymouse-the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! Babymouse has joined the swim team! Even though she's not always the best at sports, will her hard work earn her the top spot on the podium? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies! "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"-The Chicago Sun-Times Babymouse has big dreams . . . and wet whiskers. She has joined the swim team and is ready to dive in. Next stop, the Olympics! But competitive sports aren't really her strong suit. Will hard work and determination earn her a gold medal? DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE!

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!  

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?

TRIPLETS is a much-loved series from a bestselling author, Holly Webb, rejacketed for a new generation of fans. Katie's been selected for the school girls' football team, and she's over the moon! If only Dad could be here to see her make it to the league final...Katie knows she has to focus on the next crucial game. But then disaster strikes...

Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever—the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will tell them a “secret of greatness.” The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed. But how will they find Pelé in a crowd of 100,000 soccer fans? Have they failed their mission? Or will the answer come when they least expect it?

For a determined warthog like Boris, adventure is always just around the corner
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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
Go Boris It's Field Day, and Boris is ready to run like he's never run before. All he wants is to beat Eddie, who always wins everything. And all his friend Frederick wants is not to come in last...again.
Who will make it across the finish line first? And when Boris is faced with a big decision, will he go for the gold or help a friend in need? Ready, set, go

Can EllRay master the moves in time to win his friend back?
EllRay Jakes may be the shortest kid in his class, and he may get into trouble from time to time, but he can always count on his best friends Kevin and Corey. But lately, Kevin has been skateboarding with the meanest boy in class. Could EllRay be losing one of his friends?
Not giving up without a fight, EllRay asks his older neighbor to show him a few jaw-dropping skateboard moves--like ollies and kickflips. EllRay must learn as many tricks as he can before the secret boys-only third grade skate-off. But will it be enough?

Ann doesn't think she is very good at sports. Will she have any fun at her school's Sports Day? There's only one way to find out--she'll have to try her best. Full color.

It's a pleasant day, so Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a boat ride. Each barnyard animal begs to join him, and Mr. Gumpy agrees-as long as each behaves Two children join the fun, and as soon as the boat is launched, everyone does exactly what Mr. Gumpy asked them not to do. The result? Splash This tale fits right into the toddler's sense of humor.

Now batting clean-up--book #4 in a new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark
Houston, we have a problem Before a game at the Astros' ballpark, Mike and Kate get to meet astronaut commander Nick Rice at the nearby Houston Space Center. He's planning to display a very rare moonrock at an autographing event later. But just before the event, a nefarious outlaw knocks out the commander and steals the moonrock Can Mike and Kate figure out who did it . . . when their only clue is a broken green feather?
"The Astro Outlaw" includes a fun act page about the Houston Astros' stadium with trivia about the train on the outfield wall and the homerun gas pump.
Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.

A mystery-thriller set against the backdrop of high school football and the criminal underworld. A reporter's job is to find the missing pieces, and the high school journalist Mitch True is on the verge of uncovering those pieces and nailing his first real story. If only he can get the cornerback Angel Marichal to talk. Or Coach McNulty to explain why he never allows Angel's obvious talent--his speed and strength--to shine on the field. What is Angel's secret? And who profits from keeping the truth hidden? In a thriller both thought-provoking and suspenseful, the award-winning author Carl Deuker shows how investigating someone else's life can lead to very unexpected discoveries.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to take part in the Busy Sports Day! Pass the baton, toss a bean bag and keep your egg on the spoon, before collecting a medal at the end of the day. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. Little ones can enjoy more adventures in this tactile series with Busy Park, Busy Playtime, and Busy Swimming.

It's 1977, and ten-year-old Tina couldn't be happier. She's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the local league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team-and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down sexist coaches to testifying in court, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, 'No Girls Allowed' is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game.