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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Sporting Stories
THE LONGEST FALL
Inspired by Real Events
Atlantic is a team that was once renowned and feared. Things
have changed in the last few years. There isn't as much talent, the
runners aren't as tough as they used to be, and the legendary coach
is at the end of his career.
After a brutal defeat in the spring championships, the team
makes a vow to retake their county title in the fall, and regain
their reputation. Little do the boys know that they are about to
face the toughest season of their lives.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lee Krinsky ran track and cross country for W.C. Mepham High
School under legendary coach Paul Limmer. The novel was inspired by
real events that occurred during his junior and senior years. Lee
runs a tutoring business, and writes fiction and poetry. He
currently lives on Long Island and completed the Long Island
Marathon.
With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! This tenth book in the My Weirder-est
School arc knocks it out of the park as A.J. and his friends learn
how to play softball. Batter up! A.J.'s class is going head-to-head
against Dirk School in a charity softball game. The losing team
must clean one of the toilets in the winning school with a
toothbrush! Retired baseball pro Mr. Ott is here to lead Ella
Mentry School to victory. But will his weird coaching tactics be a
home run, or a swing and a miss? Perfect for reluctant readers and
all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely
popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for
everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!
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Splash
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Charli Howard
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Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of
becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of
her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to
compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her
own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden
arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a
shot at popularity? A hugely exciting debut with a classic underdog
story, a wonderfully relatable protagonist, and an important
message of friendship, body positivity, and celebrating who you
are.
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Hike
(Hardcover)
Pete Oswald; Illustrated by Pete Oswald
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Lena is Trille’s best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you’ve got a best friend like Lena.
Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again.
The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference.
"Refreshingly voice-y, wildly smart, and genuinely hilarious." -
Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White
& Royal Blue Emilia Romero is living a double life. By day,
she's a field hockey star with a flawless report card. But by
night, she's kicking virtual ass as the only female member of a
highly competitive eSports team. Emilia has mastered the art of
keeping her two worlds thriving, which hinges on them staying
completely separate. That's in part to keep her real-life persona,
but also for her own safety, since girl gamers are often threatened
and harassed. When a major eSports tournament comes to her city,
Emilia is determined to prove herself to her team and the
male-dominated gaming community. But her perfectly balanced life is
thrown for a loop when a member of a rival team recognizes her . .
. Jake Hooper has had a crush on Emilia since he was ten years old.
When his underdog eSports team makes it into the tournament, he's
floored to discover she's been leading a double life. The fates
bring Jake and Emilia together as they work to keep her secret,
even as the pressures of the tournament and their non-gaming world
threaten to pull everything apart. Debut author Alexis Nedd has
crafted a YA combo-punch of charming romance and virtual adventure
that will win the hearts of gamers and non-gamers alike.
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