Author: Keri Pedersen
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617395579
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Samantha wasn't paying attention anymore. Her eyes were glued to a tall, porcelain gray colt. The colt had a timeless beauty to him. His coat was shimmering in the light of the sun, his mane was flowing in the breeze, and he carried his head high with his neck rounded as if he were royalty.Samantha Green is haunted by the memory of a tragic cross-country accident. On that horrible day, she lost her beloved horse, but she also lost her determination to become the next Olympic contender. Samantha swears that she will never ride a horse again or let another horse get close to her heart for as long as she lives. Her plan is working perfectly, until Samantha steps in to save an injured race horse. Before she knows it, Samantha is the new owner of a charismatic stallion named Star Spangled Banner. Drawn by the horse's effortless grace and commanding presence, Samantha knows that she can make him a champion, but she also knows that being back on a horse terrifies her. Star opens old wounds and makes everything change. With the help of her best friends, Samantha begins to train in an old arena without her parents' knowledge. Can this fearless horse with a heart of gold convince a now timid Samantha to have a little faith and reclaim her dream of Olympic contention? Will Samantha find healing, or will the painful memories of her old horse cause her to give up her dream again? In A Champion's Heart, Keri Pedersen explores the powerful bond between a girl and her horse and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
Heart of a Champion
Author: Carl Deuker
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316073490
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Jimmy Winter is a born star on the baseball field, and Seth Barnam can only dream of being as talented. Still, the two baseball fanatics have the kind of friendship that should last forever. But when Seth experiences an unthinkable loss, he's forced to find his own personal strength--on and off the field. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Book of the Year
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316073490
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Jimmy Winter is a born star on the baseball field, and Seth Barnam can only dream of being as talented. Still, the two baseball fanatics have the kind of friendship that should last forever. But when Seth experiences an unthinkable loss, he's forced to find his own personal strength--on and off the field. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Book of the Year
Heart of a Champion
Author: Ellen Schwartz
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1770498818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A poignant coming-of-age novel for middle-grade readers about a young boy obsessed with baseball whose life changes drastically when war comes to his Vancouver Japanese community. Ten-year-old Kenny (Kenji in Japanese) worships his older brother, Mickey (Mitsuo), a baseball hero whose outstanding performance on the Asahi baseball team has given him fame and popularity. Despite Kenny's suspected heart condition, he is determined to practice secretly with Mickey so he, too, can one day try out for the Asahi. But world events soon overtake life in this quiet community. When Japan attacks Pearl Harbor in 1941, everything for Kenny and his family spirals out of control: schools are closed, businesses are confiscated, fathers are arrested and sent to work camps in the BC interior and mothers and children are relocated to internment camps. When Mickey is arrested for a small act of violence, Kenny manages to keep his family's spirits up, despite the deplorable conditions in camp. Coming across a "vacant" field covered with scrap wood, broken shakes and torn tar paper, Kenny gets permission to clear it and convert it into a baseball field. One by one, the boys in the camp pitch in, and the work gives purpose to their long days. Kenny's persistence, hard work and big dreams shape the teen he is to become in this story of happiness found despite all odds.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1770498818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A poignant coming-of-age novel for middle-grade readers about a young boy obsessed with baseball whose life changes drastically when war comes to his Vancouver Japanese community. Ten-year-old Kenny (Kenji in Japanese) worships his older brother, Mickey (Mitsuo), a baseball hero whose outstanding performance on the Asahi baseball team has given him fame and popularity. Despite Kenny's suspected heart condition, he is determined to practice secretly with Mickey so he, too, can one day try out for the Asahi. But world events soon overtake life in this quiet community. When Japan attacks Pearl Harbor in 1941, everything for Kenny and his family spirals out of control: schools are closed, businesses are confiscated, fathers are arrested and sent to work camps in the BC interior and mothers and children are relocated to internment camps. When Mickey is arrested for a small act of violence, Kenny manages to keep his family's spirits up, despite the deplorable conditions in camp. Coming across a "vacant" field covered with scrap wood, broken shakes and torn tar paper, Kenny gets permission to clear it and convert it into a baseball field. One by one, the boys in the camp pitch in, and the work gives purpose to their long days. Kenny's persistence, hard work and big dreams shape the teen he is to become in this story of happiness found despite all odds.
Scyther, Heart of a Champion (Pokémon: Chapter Book)
Author: Sheila Sweeny
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338800760
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
This reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix. When Tracey catches Scyther, the brave Bug-type Pokemon's warrior pride is wounded. It can't regain its honor without a fight. It needs another battle. So Scyther battles... Charizard! Which hot-headed Pokemon will triumph? It's the ultimate face-off for the Pokemon and their Trainers! This reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338800760
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
This reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix. When Tracey catches Scyther, the brave Bug-type Pokemon's warrior pride is wounded. It can't regain its honor without a fight. It needs another battle. So Scyther battles... Charizard! Which hot-headed Pokemon will triumph? It's the ultimate face-off for the Pokemon and their Trainers! This reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix.
The Heart of a Champion
Author: Bo Schembechler
Publisher: Ann Arbor Editions
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Publisher: Ann Arbor Editions
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Heart of a Champion
Author: Bob Richards
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 0800732723
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
What makes a champion? Olympic champion Bob Richards says it's the will to win no matter what the odds. In The Heart of a Champion, he shares the incredible stories of athletes who have overcome hardship, disability, racism, sexism, and more to become the best the world has ever seen. A celebration of hard work and the indomitable human spirit, this book captures Richards's contagious enthusiasm for individual greatness as well as the beauty of working as a team. These inspirational true stories have been loved for fifty years. Now repackaged for a new generation of athletes and coaches, The Heart of a Champion is poised to influence thousands more with its message of hope and perseverance.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 0800732723
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
What makes a champion? Olympic champion Bob Richards says it's the will to win no matter what the odds. In The Heart of a Champion, he shares the incredible stories of athletes who have overcome hardship, disability, racism, sexism, and more to become the best the world has ever seen. A celebration of hard work and the indomitable human spirit, this book captures Richards's contagious enthusiasm for individual greatness as well as the beauty of working as a team. These inspirational true stories have been loved for fifty years. Now repackaged for a new generation of athletes and coaches, The Heart of a Champion is poised to influence thousands more with its message of hope and perseverance.
Heart of a Champion
Author: Jeff Sheppard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886110663
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
As a promising high school basketball player in Georgia, Jeff Sheppard was initially overlooked by Kentucky basketball coach Rick Pitino, who was looking for hardworking players to lead the Wildcats to the top of the college basketball world. But fate eventually brought them together and the rest is history, with the Wildcats winning a pair of national championships. Heart of a Champion tells of a ballplayer who wouldn't quit and whose hard work earned him MVP honors in the 1998 Final Four as he led his Kentucky teammates in one of the most memorable comeback stories in college basketball history.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886110663
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
As a promising high school basketball player in Georgia, Jeff Sheppard was initially overlooked by Kentucky basketball coach Rick Pitino, who was looking for hardworking players to lead the Wildcats to the top of the college basketball world. But fate eventually brought them together and the rest is history, with the Wildcats winning a pair of national championships. Heart of a Champion tells of a ballplayer who wouldn't quit and whose hard work earned him MVP honors in the 1998 Final Four as he led his Kentucky teammates in one of the most memorable comeback stories in college basketball history.
The Heart of a Champion
Author: Frank Deford
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 9781559718370
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Presents the inspirational stories of great athletes and sports champions from the past seventy-five years who have been featured on Wheaties boxes.
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 9781559718370
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Presents the inspirational stories of great athletes and sports champions from the past seventy-five years who have been featured on Wheaties boxes.
A Champion's Heart
Author: Keri Pedersen
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617395579
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Samantha wasn't paying attention anymore. Her eyes were glued to a tall, porcelain gray colt. The colt had a timeless beauty to him. His coat was shimmering in the light of the sun, his mane was flowing in the breeze, and he carried his head high with his neck rounded as if he were royalty.Samantha Green is haunted by the memory of a tragic cross-country accident. On that horrible day, she lost her beloved horse, but she also lost her determination to become the next Olympic contender. Samantha swears that she will never ride a horse again or let another horse get close to her heart for as long as she lives. Her plan is working perfectly, until Samantha steps in to save an injured race horse. Before she knows it, Samantha is the new owner of a charismatic stallion named Star Spangled Banner. Drawn by the horse's effortless grace and commanding presence, Samantha knows that she can make him a champion, but she also knows that being back on a horse terrifies her. Star opens old wounds and makes everything change. With the help of her best friends, Samantha begins to train in an old arena without her parents' knowledge. Can this fearless horse with a heart of gold convince a now timid Samantha to have a little faith and reclaim her dream of Olympic contention? Will Samantha find healing, or will the painful memories of her old horse cause her to give up her dream again? In A Champion's Heart, Keri Pedersen explores the powerful bond between a girl and her horse and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617395579
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Samantha wasn't paying attention anymore. Her eyes were glued to a tall, porcelain gray colt. The colt had a timeless beauty to him. His coat was shimmering in the light of the sun, his mane was flowing in the breeze, and he carried his head high with his neck rounded as if he were royalty.Samantha Green is haunted by the memory of a tragic cross-country accident. On that horrible day, she lost her beloved horse, but she also lost her determination to become the next Olympic contender. Samantha swears that she will never ride a horse again or let another horse get close to her heart for as long as she lives. Her plan is working perfectly, until Samantha steps in to save an injured race horse. Before she knows it, Samantha is the new owner of a charismatic stallion named Star Spangled Banner. Drawn by the horse's effortless grace and commanding presence, Samantha knows that she can make him a champion, but she also knows that being back on a horse terrifies her. Star opens old wounds and makes everything change. With the help of her best friends, Samantha begins to train in an old arena without her parents' knowledge. Can this fearless horse with a heart of gold convince a now timid Samantha to have a little faith and reclaim her dream of Olympic contention? Will Samantha find healing, or will the painful memories of her old horse cause her to give up her dream again? In A Champion's Heart, Keri Pedersen explores the powerful bond between a girl and her horse and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
Life Lessons from Baseball
Author: Steve Riach
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9781562929947
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Life Lessons from Baseball packs the adrenaline of blasting a game winnning home run with the thrill of pitching a perfect game. Each powerful story and profile of one of today's top players or hall of fame heroes will encourage you to walk with a deeper sense of appreciation of God's grace and mercy in everyday life.
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9781562929947
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Life Lessons from Baseball packs the adrenaline of blasting a game winnning home run with the thrill of pitching a perfect game. Each powerful story and profile of one of today's top players or hall of fame heroes will encourage you to walk with a deeper sense of appreciation of God's grace and mercy in everyday life.
A Champion’s Heart
Author: Kelly Abell
Publisher: World Castle Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Who wouldn't want to be the owner of a world-renowned Arabian horse farm? Darbi Brennan, that's who. So, in hopes of escaping her father's demands that she follow in his footsteps, she puts an ad on nannys dot com, a desire to leave Ireland far behind singing in her heart. And it's not like she doesn't have experience taking care of children…since her mother died, she's watched over her seven brothers and sisters. She dreams of a new, exciting life in the US, and if a handsome man happens to come along, so much the better. Then fate steps in, bringing Connie Champion into her life. Connie, also a caretaker of her brother's triplets, is looking for a way to escape her boring life on another horse farm in Brooksville, FL—one that happens to be the primary competitor of Darbi's father's farm. Both women have spent too much time caring for children they love but didn't give birth to. So, they concoct a scheme to have Darbi come to Champions Grove to care for the triplets while Connie jets off on a tour with a USO troupe. Perfect solution, right? Wrong. Darbi is left behind to deal with Connie's overbearing, yet very handsome, brother who feels the last thing he needs is a beautiful and fiery yet nosey nanny. Bishop Champion is a dedicated horseman who raises some of the best Arabians in the world. He travels the globe building demand for his horses and a legacy for his girls. Unfortunately, it leaves him very little time to spend with his family or pursue love. It's been ten years since his wife's death, leaving him with triplets he has no idea how to care for. When Darbi Brennan breezes into his life, she brings a whirlwind of change, something Bishop is totally unprepared for. Despite his resistance, she turns on a light in his soul he thought forever dead. But will her deception be the end of a beautiful romance? When Bishop discovers her true identity, will he be able to forgive Darbi for her misrepresentations, or will love so long denied the couple be lost forever?
Publisher: World Castle Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Who wouldn't want to be the owner of a world-renowned Arabian horse farm? Darbi Brennan, that's who. So, in hopes of escaping her father's demands that she follow in his footsteps, she puts an ad on nannys dot com, a desire to leave Ireland far behind singing in her heart. And it's not like she doesn't have experience taking care of children…since her mother died, she's watched over her seven brothers and sisters. She dreams of a new, exciting life in the US, and if a handsome man happens to come along, so much the better. Then fate steps in, bringing Connie Champion into her life. Connie, also a caretaker of her brother's triplets, is looking for a way to escape her boring life on another horse farm in Brooksville, FL—one that happens to be the primary competitor of Darbi's father's farm. Both women have spent too much time caring for children they love but didn't give birth to. So, they concoct a scheme to have Darbi come to Champions Grove to care for the triplets while Connie jets off on a tour with a USO troupe. Perfect solution, right? Wrong. Darbi is left behind to deal with Connie's overbearing, yet very handsome, brother who feels the last thing he needs is a beautiful and fiery yet nosey nanny. Bishop Champion is a dedicated horseman who raises some of the best Arabians in the world. He travels the globe building demand for his horses and a legacy for his girls. Unfortunately, it leaves him very little time to spend with his family or pursue love. It's been ten years since his wife's death, leaving him with triplets he has no idea how to care for. When Darbi Brennan breezes into his life, she brings a whirlwind of change, something Bishop is totally unprepared for. Despite his resistance, she turns on a light in his soul he thought forever dead. But will her deception be the end of a beautiful romance? When Bishop discovers her true identity, will he be able to forgive Darbi for her misrepresentations, or will love so long denied the couple be lost forever?