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When Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she's
excited to make friends and find out more about the family her mum
has kept from her. What she doesn't expect is to be met with
resentment from the community. Whatever secrets her mum's hiding,
they run deep. But Coco is determined and her love of swimming and
natural talent for freediving helps her start to break through with
the ocean-loving locals. Until disaster strikes at sea... As
history threatens to repeat itself, will Coco ever be able to undo
the age-old rift? A quirky coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of
Katy Birchall, GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD.
After a big growth spurt, dancer Mercy Smyth feels completely out
of step. Her new height has thrown off her balance. Now dance moves
that used to be easy are challenging and gymnastics skills that
were always tricky are nearly impossible. It's going to take a lot
of extra work and money that Mercy doesn't have to bring her skills
back to competition level. Will Mercy ever feel graceful again?
Die opwindende avonture van Keegan en Samier.
Ontmoet vir Keegan en Samier. Hulle is beste vriende en Samier se
tweelingsussie, Samia, kuier ook gewoonlik saam. Dan is daar ook
Jenni-Lee, Keegan se klein sussie, en Keegan se slim en streng ouma.
Saam het hierdie vriende hope heerlike avonture! Ongelukkig is Brent
Petersen, die klasboelie, altyd daar om dinge bietjie te versuur …
Hierdie splinternuwe reeks, geskryf en geďllustreer deur André
Trantraal, is perfek vir beginnerlesers. Die stories is eenvoudig,
identifiseerbaar en geskryf met 'n lekker pas wat lesers se aandag sal
hou.
Die sokker-fiasko.
Keegan, Samier en Samia gaan speel sokker in die parkie. Daar kry hulle
vir Ghielie en sy nefies en saam speel hulle 'n heerlike spel. Samia is
'n uitstekende sokkerspeler! Maar dan kom Brent Petersen daar aan - en
hy wil glad nie saam met 'n meisie sokker speel nie! Sal hulle nog
steeds almal kan sokker speel of gaan Brent die hele dag bederf?
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Splash!
(Board book)
Leslie Patricelli; Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
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For the first time ever, comes a paperback boxed set containing Gym
Candy, Payback Time, Night Hoops, and Runner, four books from
award-winning sportswriter Carl Deuker. From award-winning
sportswriter Carl Deuker, comes this paperback boxed set of Gym
Candy, Payback Time, Night Hoops, and Runner, four riveting,
action-packed sportsbooks all together now for the first time. In
Gym Candy, self-acceptance, peer pressure, and a heart-wrenching
story about high school football take center field as running back
Mick Johnson struggles for success under the always glaring--and
often unforgiving--stadium lights, even if it costs him everything.
In Payback Time, a thrilling mystery lurks beneath the backdrop of
high school football and the criminal underworld as high school
journalist Mitch True uncovers the secret past of the football
team's new cornerback. In Night Hoops, loyalty, friendship, and
family are tested when an unlikely friendship forms between two
boys who seem to have nothing in common but basketball. In Runner,
a high school runner finds himself at the center of a sinister
conspiracy when he takes up a gig picking up strange packages on a
daily route and delivering them to a mysterious man at the marina.
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Hike
(Paperback)
Pete Oswald; Illustrated by Pete Oswald
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Let's Play Soccer
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Ginger Swift; Illustrated by Ville Karabatzia
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The fourth in a series of perfect pony books full of action and
adventure! Georgia and her beautiful palomino pony, Lily, are
hoping to make it to the Horse of the Year Show. It's a big dream
and it'll take a lot of work from both of them. Georgia isn't sure
she's good enough and it's affecting how she rides. How she feels
about everything, in fact. It's almost as if Georgia has forgotten
why she loves riding. Can Lily help her remember that it's not just
about competing and winning trophies, but about the joy of running
free...?
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Paradise on Fire
(Hardcover)
Jewell Parker Rhodes; Read by Tyla Collier
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Goodnight Soccer
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Michael Dahl; Illustrated by Michael Dahl
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Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) A funny story about a madcap
race to the finish line... with cake! Written by Teresa Heapy,
author of The Marvellous Moon Map. Seven-year-old Jamila sees a
notice for a Great Cake Race in her local park and despite having
never baked before she is eager to enter. But Jasper Dedicoat - the
self-proclaimed best baker in town - has also entered and will do
anything to win. Who will win the race, and what will they learn
along the way? This zany story is accompanied by black-and-white
illustrations by Erica Salcedo, illustrator of the Kid Normal
series. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded
stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by
award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine
McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With
engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by
the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is
ideal for home and school. For more information visit
www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a
quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury
Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed
to support them as they start reading independently and while they
continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on
CBBC! It's the big one! The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie
Johnson but first he must answer a huge question: Which country
will he play for? 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.
This is the illustrated story of 23 soccer players who worked together to become World Cup champions and heroes to millions of men, women, boys, and girls across America and around the world.
In July 2019, a record number of people all around the world tuned in to watch the Women's World Cup, which took place in France. Fifty-two games, twenty-four teams, four weeks . . . one winner.
Megan Rapinoe had waited for this day since she attended a World Cup game as a teenager, and Alex Morgan had set her sights on a World Cup victory of her own as she watched Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, and Team USA win in 1999. Years of hard work, determination, and practice put Megan, Alex, and their teammates in the perfect position, and they took full advantage.
Rose Lavelle, Tobin Heath, Alyssa Naeher, Crystal Dunn, Ali Krieger, Julie Ertz, Carli Lloyd, and the rest of the US Women's National Team returned home from France with the title, the trophy, and their nation's pride, becoming the first team in history to win four Women's World Cup titles! New York City threw a parade in their honor, and fans lined the streets, clapping and cheering and chanting their names. These women were on top of the world--they'd come so far. They'd achieved their dreams!
World Cup Women highlights Team USA's tournament experience and provides a glimpse into what shot them to the top . . . and what may keep them there a little longer.
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Karate Kids
(Hardcover)
Holly Sterling; Illustrated by Holly Sterling
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A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and
anxiety at school in this touching tale from acclaimed author Eve
Ainsworth. Lily always feels a little bit le ft out. Shy and
anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the
other girls all seem so confident. Most of the time, Lily wishes
that she could just disappear. But during a game of football in PE,
Lily's teacher spots her natural talent and invites Lily to join
the local girls' team, where she starts to make friends with some
of the other players. Finally, she thinks she's found a place where
she fits in, but will a vicious argument with one of her teammates
put all her progress in jeopardy?
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Shot Clock
(Hardcover)
Caron Butler, Justin A. Reynolds
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Let's Play Hockey
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Ginger Swift; Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
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Talia is ’n bokser. Sy is deel van die
veergewig-kategorie in die skoolspan.
Maar haar afrigter het nie baie genade vir
haar nie. Dit maak nie saak hoe hard sy
boks nie, sy kan net nie sy goedkeuring
wen nie.
Sy is ook nie vreeslik gewild ná haar
broer, Hamer, vrygelaat word op parool
nie. Hy was vir ’n jaar lank in die tronk
oor diefstal. Almal behandel hom steeds
soos ’n krimineel. Maar ... was hy werklik
skuldig?
’n Boeiende roman oor die kompleksiteit
van gesinne en die gevegte wat ons almal
soms met onsself en ons naastes moet
veg.
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Soccer Superstars
(Paperback)
David Bedford; Designed by Keith Brumpton
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The Team are on a high. They have just won the Superstars Record
for the most unbeaten matches. It's one of the oldest records in
the league. The problem is, the record is jinxed.
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