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Outfielder Tristan Murrell has a problem. As the number two slugger for the Suttonville Sentinels, his team is counting on him to make their very first run at the state championship. But he has a secret—his swing has totally deserted him. As in, he can't hit anything. He needs to fix the issue, and fast, but how?

Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire's most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie's escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her, however, and Bensin is running out of time. With his one hope fading quickly away, how can Bensin save Ellie from a life of slavery and abuse?

Anise can't wait to spend the summer before her senior year surfing and hanging out on the beach with friends. Santa Cruz is more than her home - it's her heart. But when her aunt is in a serious car accident, Anise must say goodbye to California to go help care for her three young cousins in Nebraska - the last place Anise wants to be. As much as she loves her family, it's hard to put her past behind her when she's living in the childhood house of the mother who abandoned her.

Mientras el mundo se desmorona a su alrededor, la vida de Joey Lynch es más turbulenta que nunca. Desesperado por sentirse digno de la única persona en la que ha confiado jamás, Joey lucha por alejarse de un entorno que amenaza con destruirlo todo. Pero, con tanto en su contra, ¿logrará mantenerse a flote?

Joey Lynch, el segundo hijo de un matrimonio roto, lleva toda la vida recogiendo los pedazos de una familia en descomposición. Cuando su hermano mayor, Darren, abandona la ciudad, Joey se ve obligado con tan solo doce años a asumir el papel de protector de su madre y sus hermanos pequeños. Atormentado por el odio que siente hacia sí mismo y furioso con el mundo, afronta la vida adolescente y el inquebrantable sentido del deber que le profesa a su familia mientras avanza peligrosamente hacia una vida de adicción que amenaza con engullirlo por completo.

All of Maggie's focus and free time is spent swimming. She's not only striving to earn scholarships - she's training to qualify for the Olympics. It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team and that he cheers her on, but he's already earned his Olympic tryout, so sometimes his presence creates more pressure. If that wasn't stressful enough, life becomes even more complicated once Maggie goes on a college visit.

Fifteen-year-old bender Kivali has had a rough time in a gender-rigid culture. Abandoned as a baby and raised by Sheila, an ardent nonconformist, Kivali has always been surrounded by uncertainty. Where did she come from? Is it true what Sheila says, that she was deposited on Earth by the mysterious saurians?

Tomorrow, the Wildcat varsity field hockey squad will play the first game of their new season. But at tonight’s team sleepover, the girls are all about forging the bonds of trust, loyalty, and friendship necessary to win. Everything hinges on the midnight initiation ceremony - a beloved tradition and the only facet of being a Wildcat that the girls control. Until now. Coach - a handsome former college player revered and feared in equal measure - changes the plan and spins his team on a new adventure.

Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for players who are teen girls, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat or just reveling in the love of the game, the stories in Out of Our League address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as they compete, persevere, and thrive, on and off the field.

Can surfing change your life? For Ellie, it most certainly does. Vezna Andrews’ debut novel is set in 1980s Southern California, where sixteen-year-old Ellie discovers herself through her love of surfing. Born and raised in New York City, Ellie’s world is turned upside down when her father unexpectedly dies and her mother sends her to Manhattan Beach, California to live with her Aunt Jen and her Uncle Charlie—both avid surfers.

Laila Finnerty, has just been offered the opportunity of a lifetime – a year-long work experience placement with F1s most prolific reporter, Sam Morgan. It’s the chance of a lifetime and Laila is determined to impress. But during the first race in Bahrain, a fatal crash plunges Laila straight into the action. Rumours start to circulate that there is sabotage at play, and when Laila’s friend takes the injured driver’s place, Laila makes it her mission to uncover the truth before her apprenticeship ends.

Soy la única mujer de la plantilla de los Windy City Warriors, y después de lidiar durante años con el machista de mi jefe, tengo muchísimas ganas de que llegue el año que viene para estar en el puesto en el que siempre he soñado con un equipo nuevo. Lo único que debo hacer es mantener mi reputación profesional durante mi última temporada en Chicago. Pero un encuentro en Las Vegas con el jugador estrella del equipo lo amenaza todo, dejándome con el difuso recuerdo de un anillo en mi mano izquierda.

Maiken Maxwell isn’t just the star of the basketball team. He’s the boy who makes my heart race with every smile, every kiss, every whispered word that I’m his. But dating him also paints a target on my back, and Tessa—the queen of mean—isn’t about to let me forget it. Now she’s challenged me to a showdown on the ice, and the whole school is watching. If I fall, I risk losing more than my pride. And with rumors that Maiken’s family might move away, I can’t shake the fear that our fragile first love could slip through my fingers.

Do you know what it's like to win an Olympic gold, then have it stripped away? I do. Gold is every figure skater's life dream. At fifteen, I experience the thrill of wearing the medal for a few minutes until judges accused me of being too young to be eligible. That's when I realized my father's ultimate lie could cost more than my title.

Hannah thought she had the answer to her problems and how she and Ford could be happy. But when they faced Ford's parents ultimatum, she knew she'd been wrong. Now her and Ford's relationship is broken, and she's not sure it can be fixed. She can only hope that Ford will keep his promise to her and meet her in the meadow after graduation.

Can your first love be your one great love? Can your high school sweetheart be your soulmate? Is it possible to find the person you're meant to spend the rest of your life with so early in life? Ford and I were destined for a great romance until our parents forced us apart. We'll do as they ask and try to stay away, but being apart only makes our love stronger. Trying to live my best life is impossible without him beside me, but I'm trying to live in the moment. Even if I must wait until June to be with the guy I love.

For sixteen-year-old Amanda Scott, the real competition isn't on the mat. It’s in the space between heartbeats, in the silence before the music starts, in the whisper of doubt that threatens to shatter her focus. The gym may be her sanctuary, but it is also her proving ground, where every move is judged not just by her discerning coach but by the relentless inner critic who asks if she’s perfect enough.

Built from the Ground Up is a powerful fiction-based journey inspired by real emotions, crafted around the life of a man named Anastacio “Anthony” Marquez Jr., a devoted husband, father, and dreamer from Redlands, California. It tells the compelling tale of a man who defies the odds, rising from a life of hardship, self-doubt, and poverty to become one of the most beloved WWE Superstars of all time, known to fans around the world as the “Strange One.

The American Indian Youth Literature and Morris Award-winning author of Rez Ball returns with the unforgettable story of a gifted young Ojibwe athlete learning to ride in his father’s footsteps while practicing for a skateboarding championship. When Bryce’s mom walks out on her abusive...

This thrilling basketball story from New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers is a strong choice for independent reading and sharing in the classroom. Thought-provoking and packed with court action, Game is a winner! Drew Lawson is all about basketball. Everyone in his life knows that...