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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, saves his board. But the next day, Bernie pretends like he never saw Riley before. The biggest contest of the year is coming up, and Riley knows that Bernie is his chief competition. When Bernie's board breaks during the final round of the contest, will Riley help him, or will he use the accident to win?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Description
Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Peter quit. Will Peter give up?
3) Wild Hike
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren't outdoors guys-they're jocks. Nick isn't even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They don't listen to his warnings about campfires and bears, and they make fun of everything Nick does. When Devin finds himself in real danger, can Nick save him in time?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jason never turns down a dare, which has gotten him in trouble more than once. After he gives some classmates a hard time, they challenge him to a BMX competition. Jason can't say no. But BMX is way harder than he thought. If he can't learn to ride before the competition, this dare will be his last.
5) Cowboy Up
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jake is the best bull rider in his division. He's never been thrown from a bull and doesn't see that changing anytime soon. But when he takes a bad spill during competition, he hurts more than just his arm. His confidence takes a hit, as well. Jake has to learn to cowboy up and overcome his fear before he can ride again.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
After Evan's older brother breaks his leg skateboarding, their parents ban skateboarding for the whole family. But Evan loves skateboarding too much to quit. When his grandmother catches him practicing for a competition, Evan knows his secret is out. He has to decide what's more important: doing what he loves or telling his parents the truth.
7) Takedown
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn't know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school's wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff control his anger long enough to win a match?
8) Hoop Doctor
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kelcey wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelcey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game again.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town. Right away, Juan thinks he's made the wrong choice. He can't catch, he can't throw, and one of the members of the team hasn't been making it easy for Juan to feel at home. Can the ex-track star learn his new sport in time for the biggest game of the season?
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
Can the Wildcats' quarterback lead his team to victory against their football rivals? The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The Wildcats lose to them every year. But with their new quarterback, Carlos, the coach thinks they have a chance this year. With action-packed text and high-impact art, Jake Maddox Sport Stories deliver a game-winning reading experience for young sports fans.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tim is disappointed when his best friend wants to spend their last day of summer geocaching. But a competition might make things interesting. Before the day is over, Tim will have discovered more than just a hidden treasure.
12) Linebacker block
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Logan Meltzer moved away from River City, he left behind both his friends and his football team, the River City Cyclones. Now he plays for the Westield Wildcats. What will happen when the Wildcats and the Cyclones play against each other?
13) Off the bench
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving his free throws, but he's terrible at layups, and everybody knows it. He'll need to work hard if he wants to be a starting Wildcat.