Rich Wallace
Author
Series
Winning season volume 1
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2005, c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After years of playing nothing but soccer in Hudson City, New Jersey, Manny has to work very hard to play on the middle school football team, using determination, speed, and smarts to make up for being small and inexperienced.
2) Southpaw
Author
Series
Winning season volume 6
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After moving to New Jersey following his parents' divorce, Jimmy Fleming tries out for the seventh-grade baseball team while also trying cope with his new life and dealing with his overly-competitive father.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Eigtheen-year-old Michael Kerrigan, writer of obituaries for the Scranton Observer and captain of the track team, is ready for the most important season of his life--until the police find four joints in his school locker, and he is faced with a choice that could change everything.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Traces the world record-setting athlete's early childhood ambitions through her courageous final battle with cancer, covering such topics as her achievements at the 1932 Olympics and her later dominance in professional golf.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
After the starting point guard sprains his ankle during a game, Jamere steps in until his rival teammate returns for the championship. But with both boys expecting to start in the final game, their coach asks Jamere to decide who will play. The ending is Up2U.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Griffin Lane loves playing soccer in the local league. His three best friends are there. It's competitive but more relaxed than school sports. And he's right where he wants to be, playing defense out in front of the goal. But when the goalie is injured, everyone seems to think Griffin is the best replacement. Can he hack it between the sticks, or will his nerves win the day?
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Marcus Thorpe just had the first, and worst, 400-meter race of his seventh-grade life. He knows it was rough, but his friends' jokes are starting to sting. Luckily, redemption is in sight. If Marcus can just find the right pace, he can earn a spot in the 4x400 relay and prove his worth at the special meet at the high school. Will he pull his weight, or will the final stretch crush him again?
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Torry Santana is a seventh-grade sports star. His friends will tell you he's good at everything, but he works hard for it, too. This year, he's a starter on his school basketball team. Yet after a big loss, the eighth graders are eyeing his spot. Can Torry find a way to face their big rivals again, or will he crumble under the pressure?
9) No Relief
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Javon Park loves baseball. This summer, his team is fighting for the championship! As relief pitcher, Javon knows the final moments of every game belong to him. And after drum lessons from his older brother, Ki, Javon feels like he might have found his rhythm. Strike one, strike two, strike three. Will it be enough to take down a worthy opponent?
Author
Language
English
Description
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