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The third book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on
CBBC! Jamie's dreams of becoming a professional footballer seem to
be coming true, after years of hoping and practising. But, just
when he's close to living the dream, a shocking event turns his
world upside down. He's never been a quitter, but can he rise to
the toughest challenge of his life? 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.
Ages 9 to 12 years It's not easy being captain of the Jags -
especially when your team-mates are also your best mates! Everybody
notices when the goalie gets it wrong. But it's not just the Jags
who make mistakes... What could be better for encouraging reluctant
boy readers than a series of football fiction by footie enthusiast,
writer and radio presenter Tom Watt?
When Grandpa takes Sophie on a special stargazing trip, the young
girl is awestruck by the night sky. Sophie lives in the big city,
where light pollution has kept much of the night sky hidden from
view. So Grandpa takes her on a special stargazing trip at his lake
cabin. He introduces her to some of his favorite constellations:
Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, and Draco. He points
out the Andromeda Galaxy and a shooting star (or meteor). The young
girl is awestruck by what she sees. She utilizes Grandpa's secret
tips--such following the curve of Ursa Major's tail to find the
star Arcturus--to learn more about stargazing. Follow Sophie as she
discovers some of the best-known constellations. This amusing tale
might also help you find the constellations on your own night sky
adventure! The picture book features: Accurate illustrations and
descriptions of constellations Stargazing tips woven into a fun
narrative Inset images that show the constellations' actual star
patterns Neat-to-know summaries of each constellation's mythology
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World Cup Heroes
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David Bedford; Designed by Keith Brumpton
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The Team have achieved everything Harvey had dreamed they would.
They've won a silver trophy, medals, league titles, and they hold
the Superstars Record. Harvey, though, has been having a new dream.
In it, The Team are playing in the World Cup final... and they're
winning! Can Harvey's impossible dream be about to come true?
After only ever playing with friends and schoolmates, Ana Ramirez
is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on
a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll
use something called "zone defence", the shooting guard feels
totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her
comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story
with a dynamic full-colour comic format, this Graphic Novel is sure
to be a win for any young reader.
THE LONG HARD ROAD TO WEMBLEY! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers
stories from the 1960s in this exciting anthology of reprinted
classic strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football
comic. Roy Race, Melchester Rovers captain and star striker,
strides into the greatest decade of British football: the 1960s!
League glory, European campaigns, foreign tours and a little thing
called the World Cup are all on the horizon as Roy of the Rovers
cements his footballing legacy. However, its also a period of great
turmoil for the Rovers and their super-striker captain, Roy: from a
saboteur within the club burning down the dressing room, an
obsessed fan trying to ruin their cup run and the Rovers
crash-landing on a small South American Island, the team will have
to face down problems which threaten their very existence!
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Ulouba
(Zulu, Book)
Sanodji Yombel Abiathar, Adji Moussa
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ULouba uhlala elokishini lase N'Djamena elibizwa ngokuthi iDoumpa.
Impilo lapho ayilula ngaso sonke isikhathi, kodwa unabangani,
ibhola lakhe lezinyawo kanye nephupho lakhe. Louba lives in a part
of N'Djamena called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he
has his friends, his soccer and his dream.
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The Tryout
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Christina Soontornvat; Illustrated by Joanna Cacao
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A graphic novel about friendship, belonging and feeling comfortable
in your own skin! Trying out for middle school cheerleader means:
performing in the giant school gym, with the whole school watching,
and risking total humiliation. If Christina can make it through
this, she can make it through anything. As one of the only Asian
American kids in her small Texas town, Christina just wants to fit
in. Luckily, her best friend, Megan, who is Iranian American, can
totally relate. The two girls have always been inseparable and
relish creating elaborate fantasy worlds together. But middle
school is a reality-check, and suddenly popularity is way more
important than playing pretend. When cheerleading tryouts are
announced, Christina and Megan literally jump at the chance to join
the squad. But does fitting in actually equal belonging? Will they
survive the terrifying tryouts? And most importantly, will their
friendship withstand the pressures of heated competition and
rivalry? Hilarious and heartfelt, The Tryout is Christina
Soontornvat's personal story, sure to make you laugh, cry, and
cheer! From two-time Newbery Honoree and Kirkus Prize winner
Christina Soontornvat, and stellar new talent, Joanna Cacao Perfect
for fans of New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends.
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Jabari Jumps
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Gaia Cornwall; Illustrated by Gaia Cornwall
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Hot Shot Hockey
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Eduardo Garcia; Contributions by Berenice Muniz; Jake Maddox
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THE BIRTH OF AN ICON!Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from
the 1950s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips,
celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic. Roy Race is
only a schoolboy - but the scouts from the mighty Melchester Rovers
have spotted his talent, and now he's on his way to a career as
professional footballer! But how will Roy settle into the ranks at
Rovers? Can he deal with the competition, the pressure, and the
fan's expectations? One thing's for certain: if he's going to
become a club legend, he better get his scoring boots on... The
legend begins here! An icon of British comics and sporting history
is born, with his origin presented in glorious hardback for the
first time!
For the Walker children, sailing the boat Swallow to an island for
a camping trip is a fantastic adventure. But soon they find
themselves under attack from the fierce pirates of the Amazon,
Nancy and Peggy. And so begins the battles, alliances and
discoveries in a summer like no other.
Do you dare to read the Tales of Terror? A stunning and commercial
new paperback package for this chilling collection of short
stories, illustrated throughout by David Roberts and featuring a
gloriously creepy new cover! Uncle Montague lives alone in a big
house and his regular visits from his nephew give him the
opportunity to retell some of the most frightening stories he
knows. But as the stories unfold, another even more spine-tingling
narrative emerges, one that is perhaps the most frightening of all.
Uncle Montague's tales of terror, it transpires, are not so much
works of imagination as dreadful, lurking memories. Memories of an
earlier time in which Uncle Montague lived a very different life to
his present solitary existence... Can't get enough spooky stories?
Crack open the other thrilling titles in the Tales of Terror
series: Tales of Terror from the Black Ship and Tales of Terror
from the Tunnel's Mouth!
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Track Team Titans
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Jesus Aburto, Andres Esparza; Fernando Cano, Stephanie True Peters
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Track season is about to begin, and Gerald "Sully" Sullivan is
ready and raring to run. But on the first day of team trials, no
other students show up! If the Titans don't get more members, there
won't be a track team. So Sully pays a visit to the other sports
teams, hoping their star athletes will join. None of the other
athletes think much of track and field. Sully will have to beat
them at their own sports to change their minds. . . .
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Unsettled
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Reem Faruqi
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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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