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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...

Beyond the Buzzer follows Jason Greene a talented and determined athlete, as they navigate the pressures of high-stakes basketball, personal struggles, and the complex web of relationships that surround the court. From grueling practices to heart-stopping games, Jason Greene must confront rivalries, personal doubts, and the weight of expectations, learning that success isn’t measured just in points, but in courage, resilience, and the choices made under pressure. Every play matters, and some lessons can only be learned beyond the buzzer.

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.

This plausible must-listen novel about the near future offers excitement on the football field and adventure in the tech lab, where Dude and his diverse group of team geniuses struggle with the true meaning of the game and the importance of thinking creatively in sports.

Dyma nofel ar gyfer darllenwyr ifanc. Mae'n ymdrin â pherthynas rhwng plant ysgol, bwlio, a'r syniad o gorff perffaith. Mae Beca'n cael ei bwlio, ond mae ganddi gyfrinach - mae'n gobeithio cael ei dewis i dîm nofio Cymru.

An intimate coming-of age novel for teens, told in verse, chronicling the beauty, magic and transformative power of summer camp, for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Judy Blume. After having her heart broken, seventeen-year-old Nora Nichols decides to escape her hometown and take a summer job as...

Sully, 14, is determined to learn how to pitch as a right-hand amputee. Struggling to adjust to life after the accident that took his own hand and his twin brother’s life, Sully seeks to realize the big dream he and his bro once shared: to bring home a first-ever championship for their town in an annual baseball tournament.

Mit dieser Reihe (ab 14 Jahren) feiert Spiegel-Bestseller-Autorin Alicia Zett die Liebe in allen Facetten und Farben. Die 16-jährige Louise hat das Gefühl, nicht dazuzugehören. In der Schule verbringt sie die Pausen meist allein, und in ihrer Freizeit flüchtet sie sich in ihre Fantasy-Geschichten, denn Schreiben ist Louises größte Leidenschaft. Als sie durch ihre Schriftstellerei ein Stipendium für das renommierte Internat Schloss Mare an der Nordseeküste erhält, steht ihr Leben plötzlich Kopf.

Correr é algo que Fantasma sempre soube fazer, mas nunca levou muito a sério. Afinal, seu maior sonho era ser jogador de basquete e, quem sabe, entrar para o livro dos recordes. Até que, certo dia, ele disputa uma corrida contra um dos melhores atletas de uma equipe que está treinando na pista de atletismo do parque. E vence. O técnico percebe que o garoto tem talento de sobra e quer que ele entre para sua equipe de qualquer jeito. O problema é que Fantasma também tem muita raiva e um passado que tenta desesperadamente deixar para trás.

Lily Rosemont hat es nicht leicht. Ihre Eltern lassen sich scheiden, und in der Schule wird sie gemobbt. Allen voran von Noah, dem größten Idioten der High School und Lilys Nachbar. Das Blatt wendet sich, als Noah einen Sportunfall hat, und sein Traum, professioneller Footballer zu werden, platzt. Plötzlich gehört auch er zu den unpopulären Schülern. Als Lily mit ihm für ein Schulprojekt zusammenarbeiten sollen, das über ihren Abschluss entscheidet, stellt sie das vor eine große Herausforderung.

Mattis tænker på sin far. Da han stod op af hegnet og så på, når han spillede fodbold. Han var der hver eneste gang. De købte hindbærsnitter efter træning og gik hjem hånd i hånd. Alt det er slut nu. Man kan dø i en trafikulykke en helt almindelig søndag aften. Der er gået et halvt år, og familien er flyttet. Mattis mor vil starte på en frisk. Hun ser også friskere ud. Det er næsten ikke til at bære, synes Mattis. Han er bange for, at de glemmer far og gider hverken ny skole, nye venner eller fodbold. Og hende Frederikke, der bander og svovler og maser sig på, hun skal bare lade ham være i fred.

Jonathan begynder på efterskole, men det er ikke helt den start, han havde håbet på. Jonathan er en ægte fodbolddreng, der allerede er spottet af talentspejderne, og det var meningen, at han skulle gå på idrætsefterskole og ikke lave andet end at spille fodbold. Få uger før skolestart brækker Jonathan dog benet og vælger i stedet af starte på den mere kreative efterskole, Ruvinge. Efterskoleroman om sorg, svigt og forelskelse.

Andy schießt einen Ball weit übers Tor - sehr weit. Bei der Suche nach ihm finden die Jungen auf dem Klosterberg den Eingang zu einem unterirdischen, halb zerfallenen Gewölbelabyrinth...! Die Folgen der "Andy Latte" Serie bieten spannende Geschichten und christliche Werte, die den Charakter stärken.

Warum gehen Pele und Walle in Schule und Training immer öfter heimliche Wege? Andy, Pitt, Lona und Sali kommen ihnen auf die Schliche - und werden schließlich verdächtigt, das Sportheim angezündet zu haben! Die Folgen der "Andy Latte" Serie bieten spannende Geschichten und christliche Werte, die den Charakter stärken.

The relationship between the two is like a football game. There are spectacular highlights, and heartbreaking low points. However, through football, the two come to understand each other and appreciate that it is varied strengths and working together that creates a good team. An engaging novel for teens by one of Wales’s best loved authors.

Andy träumt davon, im vollen Stadion ein Supertor zu schießen. Der türkische Junge Sali übrigens auch, aber seine Eltern verbieten ihm das Spielen im Verein... Eine Hörspielreihe von Hanno Herzler für Teens. Die Folgen der Andy Latte Serie bieten spannende Geschichten und christliche Werte, die den Charakter stärken.

With authentic characters, well-paced storytelling, and raw insights into the mind of a young adult convinced of a single path to success, this book is an enjoyable and helpful listen. For young adult listeners, it’s relatable. The dream, the relationships, the successes and failures… it’s all there.

Caleb Springer is the up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set. But just as Caleb's glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He's forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad's strange behavior.

It's not easy being royal. Sixteen-year-old Evangeline wears her crown proudly, but between her duties and her overprotective big brother, the idea of romance is just a dream. But a chance encounter in Chicago changes all that . . . Sure, seventeen-year-old Tyler Evans loves playing hockey, but he's more concerned about providing for his dad and little sister. Then he meets Eva—and falls head-over-heels in love—and he has two more problems. One, she's his best friend's little sister. Two, she wears a crown.