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1) Wave
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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When her best friend's cancer returns in the summer of 1987, none of her usual pursuits--surfing, singing, or reading poetry--can keep thirteen-year-old Ava afloat.
3) No excuses : the true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
He was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. But that didn't stop Kyle Maynard from becoming a champion, on the wrestling mat and in his life.
No Excuses is the inspiring story of Kyle's battle against the odds. You'll learn about the family who supported him, the coach who trained him, and the faith that strengthened him to face the toughest fights.
5) Game
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Description
If Harlem high school senior Drew Lawson is going to realize his dream of playing college, then professional, basketball, he will have to improve at being coached and being a team player, especially after a new--white--student threatens to take the scouts' attention away from him.
7) Interference
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
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Description
Kate Hamilton is a congressman's daughter, used to the world of Washington politics, but after some pictures of her cause a mild scandal, she finds herself exiled to her aunt's West Texas farm and animal shelter, in the district where her father is planning to run for office--and then she discovers that politics in a small town can be even nastier than Washington, especially when it involves the local high school football team.
8) Velocity
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
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Description
The Fast and the Furious meets The Hunger Games in acclaimed author Chris Wooding's blistering vision of the future.
Buckle up for a fast-paced, high-octane thrill ride!Cassica and Shiara are best friends. They couldn't be more different, but their differences work to their advantage -- especially when they're drag racing. Cassica is fearless and determined, making her the perfect driver for daring, photo-finish victories. Shiara is intelligent and...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
Ever Wonder What's Being Said at Home Plate?
How a Team Silently Communicates?
What Goes on in the Clubhouse Behind Closed Doors?
America's pastime has always left fans and amateur players alike yearning for the answers to questions about how pros play the game.
Jason Kendall is an All-Star catcher who has seen just about everything during his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller, Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your inner magic against all odds.
GAME. SET. MAGIC.
Game – Tennis means life and death for the residents of the magical kingdom of Nova, and for twelve-year-old Legacy, it's the only thing getting her through the long days taking care of the other kids at the orphanage. That's all about to change when she hears about Silla's tournament.
Set...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Playing a sport requires training and skill. But many believe winning also involves luck. Athletes often have good luck charms or pregame rituals. Coaches and fans do too. From college and professional leagues to the Olympics, superstitions are everywhere in the world of sports. But do these interesting items and peculiar practices actually help teams win? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series...
12) Descent
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
"Mountain-climbing prodigy Peak Marcello faces his toughest challenge yet as he descends into Tibet and goes head-to-head with an old enemy"--
13) Payback time
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Overweight, somewhat timid Mitch reluctantly agrees to be the sports reporter for the Lincoln High newspaper because he's determined to be a writer, but he senses a real story in Angel, a talented football player who refuses to stand out on the field--or to discuss his past.
14) Golden Arm
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Lazarus Weathers, a high school senior from the wrong side of the tracks, seeks to protect his half-brother while pitching his way out of poverty, one strike at a time.
15) Peak
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
A fourteen-year-old boy attempts to be the youngest person to reach the top of Mount Everest.
16) Box out
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Description
John Coy turns to the high-stakes world of high school basketball in this fast-paced YA novel--now in paperback with new cover art! Sophomore Liam Bergstrom just joined the varsity basketball team. His teammates made varsity because they're good. Liam's here because he's tall and Coach needs a guy who can grab rebounds. It's the chance Liam's been waiting for, but already he's playing catch-up. The other guys know what Coach expects, and they're willing...
18) Interlude
Author
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
When Mia Cox finds out she can't donate her kidney to save her younger sister's life, she doesn't hesitate to jump on a plane to New York, convinced she can talk their estranged birth mother, Carmen, into donating hers instead. She doesn't know the city or how she'll find Carmen when she gets there, but she has to try. If she doesn't, Maddy's going to die.
On the cross-country flight, Mia figures she'll have more than enough time to make a plan...
On the cross-country flight, Mia figures she'll have more than enough time to make a plan...
19) The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler's B
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports. The Nazis poured money into the development of new race cars, and Mercedes-Benz came out with a stable of supercharged automobiles called Silver Arrows. Their drivers dominated the sensational world of European Grand Prix racing and saluted Hitler on their many returns home with victory.
As the Third Reich...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This absorbing book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about sports. Stories include journalists exposing the FIFA soccer scandal and Olympic committee wrongdoings, the promotion of violence in hockey leading to death, and the abuse of USA gymnasts by their team doctor and the attempt to cover it up. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow,...
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