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Author
Series
Stink volume 6
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
After second-grader Stink gets an unsatisfactory grade in physical education, his parents tell him he must play a sport and so he masters thumb wrestling, as seen on a sports channel.
Series
Guys read volume 3
Publisher
Walden Pond Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
245 p. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada--a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes headlines on and off the court. Charlotte "Charlie" Silver has always been a good girl. She excelled at tennis early, coached by her father, a former player himself, and soon became one of the top juniors in the world. When she leaves UCLA--and breaks...
4) Calico Joe
Author
Language
English
Description
In this novel, the careers of a golden boy rookie hitter for the Cubs and a hard-hitting Mets pitcher take very different paths. The baseball is thrilling, but it is what happens off the field that makes this story a classic.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has...
6) Kart Crash
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
After Austin leaves his go-kart behind when he moves away with his family, he decides to rent a go-kart in the new town and manages to finish in third place in a preliminary race. But now he faces a big race near the end of the season and so far his new friend Ryan is easily the fastest racer on the track. Austin ponders what he must do in order to win against Ryan.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (65 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Molly has always dreamed of taking horseback riding lessons, but the lessons were too expensive. Until now! A new stable has opened up in town, and Molly convinces her parents to let her sign up for classes. Everything is great, except that two girls at school keep making fun of Molly. She'll need to figure out a way to keep her confidence both in and out of the saddle.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 p.) : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Because of an injury, Nadia couldn't practice her balance beam routines all summer. Her ankle is healed now, but she's nervous about being back in competition. It seems like every time she sees her rival, Blaire, her ankle starts to hurt again. Will Nadia find her balance, or will she let Blaire's mean comments keep her from winning?
9) Free throw
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
10) Skateboard Save
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, saves his board. But the next day, Bernie pretends like he never saw Riley before. The biggest contest of the year is coming up, and Riley knows that Bernie is his chief competition. When Bernie's board breaks during the final round of the contest, will Riley help him, or will he use the accident to win?
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
When Christopher and his sister Sarah join their uncle on a whitewater rafting adventure, they have a very close call with danger. Includes a glossary, additional information about whitewater rafting, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
12) Cheer Captain
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Julia just changed schools. Luckily, her best friend, Ava, goes to her new school. Ava's been on the cheerleading squad for two years, and she promised to help Julia make the team. But if Julia is a better cheerleader than Ava, will they still be able to be best friends?
13) Victory Vault
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Kayla is the best gymnast on her team. When she misses her vault at an important gymnastics meet, no one sees her mistake - except her best friend, Chandra. When Chandra pressures her to tell the truth, Kayla must decide if keeping her trophy is worth losing her friend.
14) Lacrosse Attack
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (65 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Peter's best friends and new coach have told him that he is one of the best players on the lacrosse team, but he doesn't really believe them. Also Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, will stop at nothing to make Peter quit the team. Now Peter doubts his own ability and wants to give up.
15) Karate Countdown
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (65 p.) : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win? .
16) Takedown
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn't know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school's wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff control his anger long enough to win a match?
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (69 p.) : ill.
Language
English
Description
When Mel, a freshman basketball player, makes the JV team, it affects her relationship with her former teammates and Mel fears that she will lose their friendship. Provides information about the history of women's basketball, discussion questions, and writing prompts and also includes illustrations and a glossary.
18) Over the Net
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Allie loves everything about volleyball except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.
19) Ballet Bullies
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (65 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Marissa has always loved dancing. But lately, she feels clumsy and awkward when she dances, and she feels bigger and taller than the other girls. She doesn't even bother trying out for the Rose Fairy ballet. But someone else thinks Marissa has what it takes to play the Rose Fairy!
20) Hoop Doctor
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Kelcey wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelcey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game again.