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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Sporting Stories
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.
The third and final book in the acclaimed THE LOOP trilogy -
perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner ... 'A
terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your
jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author
of THE 100 on book 1 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
on book 1 'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look
no further ... Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER
on book 1 Luka Kane was executed in front of a jeering crowd, but
before he died, he opened one pair of eyes to the truth: lab
assistant Chester 'Chilly' Beckett's. Chilly is now determined to
find out what's happening in the mysterious locked laboratory on
the 65th floor. When he finally does, he finds three paralysed
subjects ... and one of the subjects, impossibly, is Luka Kane. A
bold escape sets in motion a race against time as Happy's
world-ending plans draw to a climax ... The final, nail-biting
instalment in The Loop trilogy: a must-read YA series for teens and
adults alike Prison Break meets 1984 in this cutting-edge sci-fi
thriller - perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner
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Molly Rides
(Hardcover)
Adam B. Ford; Illustrated by Brian Berley
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R586
Discovery Miles 5 860
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"Molly was a skier. She skied the blues and blacks. She'd wake up
early every day to lay down some fresh tracks." So begins "Molly
Rides," a simple story of a young girl who takes on a new challenge
and through patience and hard work discovers that she can have fun
in the snow, regardless of what's on her feet. With lyrical rhyming
meter, AASI Certified Snowboard Instructor Adam Ford spins a story
that he's very familiar withlearning how to snowboardand through it
emphasizes both the work of mastering a new skill and the pure joy
of snow sports. Award-winning illustrator Brian Berley brings the
engaging text to life with eye-popping illustrations of Molly and
her dog Bacon that evoke the history of skiing with a thoroughly
modern touch.
From the critically acclaimed author of Train I Ride and Echo's Sister comes a moving story of friendship between two girls looking for some happiness in a world that can be a little cruel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Standish, and Erin Entrada Kelly.
Twelve-year-old Juillet is preparing for the worst summer ever. She and her mom are staying in the seaside neighborhood of Ocean Park, California, for a month, where her mom will be working at the local hospital and Juillet will be on her own, like always.
Her dad is off in Europe with his new girlfriend, and her best friend, Fern . . . well, Juiller isn't allowed to talk to Fern anymore. Fern took the blame for Juillet's goth-girl clothes and "not-real" fears, like sharks and rip currents and the number three.
Then Juillet meets Summer, a local surfer girl who knows the coolest people and places around town. With free-spirited and adventurous Summer, Juillet begins to come out of her shell and face the things weighing her down. But when Summer reveals her own painful secret, it's Juillet's turn to be the strong and supportive friend.
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The Power of Me
(Hardcover)
Gibson Maximillian Sabalos; Illustrated by Lisa J. Michaels
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R487
Discovery Miles 4 870
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Running Wild
(Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Roberta Papalia
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R259
R234
Discovery Miles 2 340
Save R25 (10%)
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Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on
his Grandpa's farm. But he's about to learn a new appreciation for
the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince
Toby to join them on their nature runs. Before long, he learns to
enjoy running with them through the woods and navigating their
homemade obstacle course. However, when they tell Toby about the
upcoming Wild Run, he doesn't want to risk getting hurt and letting
down his friends. Will Toby overcome his fears and help his team
win the biggest, sloppiest mud race around?
The only official chapter book series based on Minecraft comes to
an epic conclusion with Book 6--Last Block Standing! As the world
of Minecraft falls under the Evoker King's control, Morgan, Ash,
and their friends get ready for the final showdown. But with their
enemy now in possession of the most powerful building block in
Minecraft, do they really stand a chance of defeating him? And
meanwhile, in the real world, the kids deal with the devastating
news that Ash and her family may be moving away! Will both worlds
come to an end, or is this just a new beginning? Find out in Last
Block Standing! the sixth book in the Woodsword Chronicles! (c)
2021 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
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Nutz
(Hardcover)
Jamie B Brown
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R454
Discovery Miles 4 540
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Halo Boy
(Hardcover)
M. Garzon; Illustrated by Melanie Hutchins
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R616
Discovery Miles 6 160
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Soccer Superstar
(Hardcover)
Jake Maddox; Cover design or artwork by Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan
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R658
R586
Discovery Miles 5 860
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