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Hot Shot Hockey (Paperback)
Eduardo Garcia; Contributions by Berenice Muniz; Jake Maddox
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R225
R190
Discovery Miles 1 900
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Liv's temper is causing problems, on and off the football field.
When one outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it's time
for a change, or she'll never lace up her boots again. Can she
learn to control her temper and overcome this football struggle?
With plenty of action and extra back matter materials including
discussion questions and bonus football facts, this Teen Sport
Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.
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The Fifth Dungeon
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Fran Bueno
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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After Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested
in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So
interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning
contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that
online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once
again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her
in competition with the best?
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Roster Rebound
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Maria Lia Malandrino
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R224
R188
Discovery Miles 1 880
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Hip-Hop Hustle
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Mario Gushiken
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R219
R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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Hip-Hop Hustle
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Mario Gushiken
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a
signature move that’s a surefire showstopper. But when her crew
is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school’s
hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery’s not like most dance
hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on
what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will
Chery’s unique skills be good enough for the dance competition?
Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her
teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories
chapter book!
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Gearhead Goal Maker
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Fran Bueno
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of
becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favourite
game. But it doesn't take long for Francis to realize that the camp
competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis
struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing
competitor. Will Francis find a way move past his early losses to
take advantage of all that the camp has to offer?
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Gridiron Gamer (Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Francisco Bueno Capeáns
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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As much as he would like to, Iako can’t play American football.
Being in a wheelchair keeps him from hitting the real gridiron.
However, Iako makes up for it by being a whizz at his favourite
video game, American Football Blitz: Turbo. When his friends tell
him he should play at a local esports tournament, Iako is hesitant.
He doesn’t think he’s that good, and he doesn’t like crowds.
But when Iako plays a pickup game and beats the current AFB:T
champion, he endures a lot of insults from the sore loser. With the
support of his friends, Iako decides to enter the tournament to
prove he can compete as well as anyone else. Will Iako’s skills
help him defeat the current champ again and claim the title?
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Builder Battle
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Alan Brown
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Samuel is a long-time fan of the classic world-building game
Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about
it. So he’s excited to learn that a big game update has reignited
interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges,
Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his
love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with
new friends?
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Football Snub
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Mario Gushiken
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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After working hard in the close season, Quincy is thrilled to move
up to a top-level football team and play with his friend Will. But
the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren’t so excited.
They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to
find his groove. But soon, Quincy begins to earn some respect. Then
his manager shifts him into the starting lineup, and moves Will to
the bench. Can Quincy find a way to get Will back in the game? Or
will their friendship falter over the sudden football snub? Find
out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!
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Basketball Rebound
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Maria Lia Malandrino
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Nina’s basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a
small town, she learns her new school doesn’t have enough players
to form a girls basketball team. Nina is devasted until she finds
out the boys team is one player short, and anyone can try out! Nina
decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a
spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team.
Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under
pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up? Find out in this
exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!
Alejandro is a new high school American football quarterback with
big shoes to fill - his brother's. But none of the plays that
worked for his brother seem to be working for him. With Coach J
threatening to bench him, Alejandro has to come up with something
good fast. His sister Izzy just might be the secret weapon he
needs! Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of
characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced
tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour
graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension
questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young
readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.
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Karate Clash
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Maria Lia Malandrino
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Levi can’t believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia,
insists that karate isn’t a real sport. But he’s even more
shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why is she
there? And why can’t she be more respectful toward Levi and his
friends? Soon, the sparring between the new siblings turns into an
outright competition, until Sofia tries to break a board and has a
breakdown instead. Can Levi put aside his feelings to figure out
what’s at the heart of their karate clash? Find out in this
exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!
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Ooze Escape! (Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Francisco Bueno Capeáns
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When Kendall receives a surprise email, he can hardly believe his
luck. He’s been invited to compete in an esports tournament for
his favourite game, Ooze Escape! He loves battling his way to the
top level in the game and trying to escape the deadly ooze that
burns up everything, and everyone, in its path. There’s just one
problem: Kendall spends too much time battling enemies and looking
for awesome loot. He always gets knocked out by the ooze before he
can make his escape. Will he learn the strategies he needs to
defeat his opponents and escape the ooze in time for the big
tournament?
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Hot Shot Ice Hockey
Eduardo Garcia; Cover design or artwork by Berenice Muñiz; Jake Maddox
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R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Robyn Ray is a young ice hockey player with lots of speed and one
big problem - she can’t seem to score a goal. Can her formerly
famous ice hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs
to score? And will her team come together when it matters most?
Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters
with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of
sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic
novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions,
writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers
and sports enthusiasts step up their game.
Jae Cho isn’t very good at games. Whether it’s board games,
card games or anything else, she usually doesn’t have much luck.
But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5,
she’s fascinated by the strategy of destroying the opponent’s
forces and taking out the enemy’s castle. When Dal rushes off and
leaves the game running on his computer, Jae can’t resist the
temptation to try playing for herself. Before long she’s hooked
on the game and secretly playing against others on her brother’s
computer whenever she can. However, she soon realizes that she’s
accidentally entered an online esports competition in her
brother’s name! Will Dal be angry that Jae has been using his
computer and played as him in the qualifying round? Or will he help
his little sister dominate the competition at the tournament?
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Surfing Shake-Up
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while
staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her
cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to
teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a history of being
mean to Rosie, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that Flora
hasn’t changed one bit. Can Rosie set aside her hard feelings and
teach her cousin to ride the waves? Or will this shake-up to
Rosie’s summer of surfing lead to a wicked wipeout? Find out in
this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!
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Curling Crunch
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Maisie loves pitching for her softball team, so she’s crushed
when she has to move halfway across the country to live with her
dad. Upset about the move and her parents’ divorce, Maisie
isn’t thrilled when her dad asks her to join his curling team.
She thinks it’s a strange sport. But as she learns more about
curling, and how much her dad loves it, she begins to have a change
of heart. But when its crunch time for the team, will Maisie be
able to take charge and lead? Find out in this exciting,
easy-to-read chapter book!
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Fast-Pitch Feud (Paperback)
Lelo Alves; Cover design or artwork by Bere Muniz; Jake Maddox
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R211
Discovery Miles 2 110
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an
unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball
team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join Marina on the U14
fast-pitch squad, things are different. Anya can't stand her
sister's know-it-all attitude and ignores every piece of advice.
Meanwhile, Marina is frustrated because Anya doesn't seem to be
taking the game seriously. Will the two sisters be able to put
aside their fast-pitch feud and work together for the win?
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Sixth Man Surprise
Berenice Muñiz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan; Jake Maddox
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R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Devante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the
sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the
world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him
and his team a victory when they need it the most? Combining
exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a
dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship
and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel.
Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing
prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports
enthusiasts step up their game.
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Trust on Thin Ice
Berenice Muñiz; Illustrated by Lelo Alves; Jake Maddox
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R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Mina is a talented figure skater, but she's looking forward to
trying a new challenge - pairs skating! Mina has second thoughts,
though, when she starts practising with Luke, a shy boy whom she
doesn’t know well. Can the pair overcome their trust issues and
become a successful pairs skating team? Combining exciting sports
stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic
novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork
comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back
matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and
non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts
step up their game.
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Last Gamer Standing
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Alan Brown
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R171
Discovery Miles 1 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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No one is more surprised by Thema Turner's new interest in a video
game than the bookworm herself. The battle game Shrinking Island
Showdown reminds Thema of one of her favourite book trilogies, and
the novels' plots inspire how she plays the game. Her first tries
are rough, and she struggles to last long in 100-player rounds, but
she's determined to get better. With her younger twin brothers'
help, she improves enough to compete in an esports SIS competition.
Does Thema have what it takes to advance to the regional round?
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