Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095311
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Dennis O'Malley is a master on his skateboard. Although everyone else he knows skis all winter, a bad skiing accident has left him afraid to try it again. But when his friend Tasha gets a new snowboard, Dennis begins to wonder if he can turn his skateboarding abilities into snowboarding abilities. As he tries to develop his skills, he is challenged by rival snowboarders who make him doubt himself on his board. Can Dennis overcome his fears on the slopes in time to prove them wrong?
Snowboard Maverick
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095311
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Dennis O'Malley is a master on his skateboard. Although everyone else he knows skis all winter, a bad skiing accident has left him afraid to try it again. But when his friend Tasha gets a new snowboard, Dennis begins to wonder if he can turn his skateboarding abilities into snowboarding abilities. As he tries to develop his skills, he is challenged by rival snowboarders who make him doubt himself on his board. Can Dennis overcome his fears on the slopes in time to prove them wrong?
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095311
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Dennis O'Malley is a master on his skateboard. Although everyone else he knows skis all winter, a bad skiing accident has left him afraid to try it again. But when his friend Tasha gets a new snowboard, Dennis begins to wonder if he can turn his skateboarding abilities into snowboarding abilities. As he tries to develop his skills, he is challenged by rival snowboarders who make him doubt himself on his board. Can Dennis overcome his fears on the slopes in time to prove them wrong?
Snowboard Champ
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031603049X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
When Matt Harper moves in with his uncle while his mother works for the government in a mysterious job overseas, he knows his life will change. But so long as he can hit the slopes with his snowboard, Matt figures he'll get along okay. But then he has a run-in with Riley, his new school's best snowboarder. Soon, rumors are being spread about Matt's past and challenges are being made. Will Matt be able to clear his name before Riley's campaign to ruin him snowballs out of control?
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031603049X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
When Matt Harper moves in with his uncle while his mother works for the government in a mysterious job overseas, he knows his life will change. But so long as he can hit the slopes with his snowboard, Matt figures he'll get along okay. But then he has a run-in with Riley, his new school's best snowboarder. Soon, rumors are being spread about Matt's past and challenges are being made. Will Matt be able to clear his name before Riley's campaign to ruin him snowballs out of control?
The Great Quarterback Switch
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095672
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Can Michael and Tom read each other's minds? Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sidelines as his brother calls the plays on the football field. During one game Michael concentrates very hard on a play he thinks could help the team, and Tom calls the exact play a split second later! Is it coincidence, or can the boys communicate through ESP? The boys try a daring experiment in which they push their telepathic powers to the limit ... and suddenly, impossibly, Michael is running the ball for a spectacular touchdown!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095672
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Can Michael and Tom read each other's minds? Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sidelines as his brother calls the plays on the football field. During one game Michael concentrates very hard on a play he thinks could help the team, and Tom calls the exact play a split second later! Is it coincidence, or can the boys communicate through ESP? The boys try a daring experiment in which they push their telepathic powers to the limit ... and suddenly, impossibly, Michael is running the ball for a spectacular touchdown!
Face-Off
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095591
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
FACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095591
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
FACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.
Jake Maddox: Quarterback Sneak
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434288625
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434288625
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!
Challenge at Second Base
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095494
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro ball until quitting suddenly the year before-but after experiencing a few setbacks, Stan is tempted to quit too. Then Stan receives a mysterious note telling him to stick it out-and soon Stan finds himself face-to-face with the challenge at second base.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095494
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro ball until quitting suddenly the year before-but after experiencing a few setbacks, Stan is tempted to quit too. Then Stan receives a mysterious note telling him to stick it out-and soon Stan finds himself face-to-face with the challenge at second base.
Dirt Bike Runaway
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Peter runs away from his foster home ... and right into danger Peter is a genius with dirt bikes. He can take them apart, fix them up, and race them like a champ. But his skill with a bike can take him only so far - and when he runs away from his foster home, he realizes he's in way over his head. He gets mixed up with two dangerous strangers and soon finds himself neck and neck with trouble on and off the racetrack.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316095524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Peter runs away from his foster home ... and right into danger Peter is a genius with dirt bikes. He can take them apart, fix them up, and race them like a champ. But his skill with a bike can take him only so far - and when he runs away from his foster home, he realizes he's in way over his head. He gets mixed up with two dangerous strangers and soon finds himself neck and neck with trouble on and off the racetrack.
At the Plate with...Ichiro
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316093688
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316093688
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.
Wingman on Ice
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316096121
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Tod is sure his new hockey stick will improve his game. But when his team loses, he realizes that good stickhandling needs practice as well as good equipment. He vows not to use the stick until he deserves it, but will he earn that right this season?
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316096121
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Tod is sure his new hockey stick will improve his game. But when his team loses, he realizes that good stickhandling needs practice as well as good equipment. He vows not to use the stick until he deserves it, but will he earn that right this season?
Fairway Phenom
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031609384X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Malik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a crowd of adoring fans. Suddenly golf's image changes for Malik. Yet, even if he wanted to play, where would he get the gear or the money? And where is a kid living in Brooklyn, New York, supposed to play golf? Malik's growing desire to learn the sport of golf help him overcome these obstacles, but the biggest obstacle-the ridicule of his friends-still sits in his path.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031609384X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Malik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a crowd of adoring fans. Suddenly golf's image changes for Malik. Yet, even if he wanted to play, where would he get the gear or the money? And where is a kid living in Brooklyn, New York, supposed to play golf? Malik's growing desire to learn the sport of golf help him overcome these obstacles, but the biggest obstacle-the ridicule of his friends-still sits in his path.