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Real Hoops (All-Star Sports Stories #16)
by Fred BowenCan street ball and technical play mix it up on the court and score wins for the team? Can Ben convince Hud to leave his hotshot style back on the pickup court?Ben and Logan are looking forward to basketball season playing on the Roosevelt High School freshman team. Ben figures he's a shoo-in to play shooting guard and Logan will be the team's center. But their perfect team still needs a perfect point guard.The two boys discover Antonio "Hud" Hudson at the local rec center, where fast-paced pickup games are the rule. Hud looks like just what the team needs--an instinctive passer with fancy moves. Even better, Hud is coming to Roosevelt!Roosevelt's tough coach has one rule for the boys: no pickup basketball. Later, when Ben finds Hud playing at the rec center--in violation of the rules--he has to make a decision. Does he turn Hud in, or does he keep his mouth shut? As captain, can Ben somehow help Hud balance his passion for the game and his dedication to the team?
Soccer Team Upset (All-Star Sports Stories #17)
by Fred BowenTyler is angry when his best friend Zack, their team's hotshot midfielder, leaves to play for the Panthers, an elite travel team. He's sure the Cougars' season will tank--before it even begins.The Cougars lose their season opener--and their next game, too. Tyler blames Zack, but it's clear his team needs a new attitude--and a lot more practice.Can Tyler help make a difference before it's too late?
Throwing Heat (All-Star Sports Stories #19)
by Fred BowenJack throws the fastest pitches in the league, but lately his blazing fastballs haven't been enough to stay ahead of the batters. His coach wants him to slow down and learn new pitches to throw strikes.A former college player has offered to help, but Jack's eyes are still on the radar gun. Can Jack resist bringing the heat?
T. J.'s Secret Pitch (All-Star Sports Stories #18)
by Fred BowenMore than anything, T. J. wants to be a pitcher. But he's smaller than his teammates, and his pitches just don't pack the power they need to strike out the batters.When T. J. learns about one of baseball's early heroes, Pittsburgh Pirate Rip Sewell, he decides to try Sewell's secret weapon.But will his teammates give T. J. the chance to prove that he can be a pitcher? And will T. J.'s secret pitch help lead his team to victory?
Touchdown Trouble (All-Star Sports Stories #20)
by Fred BowenSam loves football. There's nothing better than the rush he gets when his team, the Cowboys, are working together--moving closer and closer to the end zone.In a key game, the Cowboys beat their arch rivals to remain undefeated, thanks to a major play by Sam. But the celebration ends when he and his teammates make an unwelcome discovery.Is the Cowboys' perfect season in jeopardy?
Winners Take All (All-Star Sports Stories #12)
by Fred BowenThe Reds and the Cubs are battling for the first place in the Rising Stars League. The Reds need a victory in today's game to push ahead in the standings.Kyle, the Reds center fielder, wants to win so much that he secretly cheats--just a little--to clinch the game for his team. His teammates go wild with victory. His parents beam with pride.Suddenly Kyle feels uneasy. But what can he do? He's a winner--and he can't turn back now . . .
Go for the Goal! (All-Star Sports Stories #5)
by Fred BowenJosh and his talented travel league soccer teammates are having trouble coming together as a successful team--until he convinces them to try team-building exercises.Thirteen-year-old Josh tries out for the United, an elite travel league soccer team, and is thrilled when he makes the cut. But once the season is underway, he discovers that the practices are grueling and the other team members are prone to hogging the ball. All the other players are talented, but they each seem to be playing for themselves and not for the team. They can't seem to pull together enough to win a single game. Tired of always being in the losers bracket, Josh begins to wonder if he made a mistake by leaving his old team and his buddies. Should he quit the United?But just when Josh is about to give up on his new team, he makes a discovery: While doing a homework assignment about the World Cup soccer championships, he learns that the 1999 United States Women's World Cup team faced similar difficulties. Individually they were excellent athletes, but they just couldn't work together. How did the 1999 team win it all that year? By using team-building exercises. Fired up by this idea, Josh convinces his coach to try the same approach. At first his teammates are skeptical, but with time they turn the United into a real team!
Off the Rim (All-Star Sports Stories #9)
by Fred BowenChris desperately wants to be more than a benchwarmer on his basketball team. Hoping he can get more playing time, he asks his friend Greta, the high-scoring star of the girls' team, for help with his shooting skills.But it is Greta's mom--a former basketball star who never even scored a basket--who teaches Chris how to change his strategy and become a success on the court.
The Golden Glove (All-Star Sports Stories #6)
by Fred BowenJamie has the perfect glove. No matter the play, he can make the catch. He's oiled the glove all winter and, as the season approaches, he--and his glove--are in top form.But when the golden glove mysteriously disappears, so do Jamie's confidence and his baseball skills.Will Jamie find his glove in time for the big game? Was the golden glove really the secret of his success?
Mystery of the Melting Snowman
by Sophie Escabasse Roxanne Heide Pierce Florence Parry HeideIt's snowman season in the neighborhood, but the Spotlighters discover that someone's not just playing! They find a curious iron figurine hidden inside one of the snowmen. Who was hiding it--and why? When a stranger comes looking for it, it's clear the Spotlight Club has another mystery to solve!
Lulu and the Cat in the Bag
by Hilary Mckay Priscilla LamontWhen a mysterious bag is left on Lulu's doorstep, the last thing her grandmother expects to be in it is a cat--a huge, neon orange cat. But Lulu knows this cat doesn't mean any harm and in fact it needs a lovely new home.
Mystery of the Fallen Treasure (The Boxcar Children #132)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerOn their trip to Oregon, the Aldens are excited to find out that Watch has the right skills to be a search and rescue dog! When they start training him in the woods one of the first things he "rescues" is a backpack filled with valuable jewelry--and it fell out of a plane! How could that have happened? When the children try to return the backpack to its owner, the mystery becomes even deeper!
Spooktacular
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerA ghost mystery in their very own boxcar, a zombie, and a pumpkin-headed creature provide plenty of spooky fun for the Aldens in these three adventures! Includes three Boxcar Children Mysteries: #100 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar, #124 The Pumpkin Head Mystery, and #128 The Zombie Project.
Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell
by Gary Urey Ethan LongAndy Whiffler is your average eleven-year-old boy . . . except that his nose is so big he can use it to fly and his sense of smell is a hundred thousand times stronger than any human.In the first book of this hilarious new series, Andy moves to a new school and is instantly picked on because of the size of his nose. But when his classmates discover how powerful his nose is, they decide he is more of a comic book hero than a nerd. One day Andy's school is shut down due to toxic gases. Andy discovers that it's all a secret plot for an evil corporation called the ECU (Environmental Clean Up) to take over the world. Andy and his friends decide that this is a job for Super Schnoz, Andy's alter-ego. The rag-tag group of kids team up to take on the ECU and ensure school gets back in session (otherwise summer vacation will be ruined!).
Mira in the Present Tense
by Sita BrahmachariTwelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic, and outspoken family in which it's not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her. An incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance--and often injustice--of life and death. But at its heart, it's a celebration of friendship, culture--and life.
The Boxcar Children Spring Break Special
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThis ebook includes three Boxcar Children mysteries: The Mystery in the Mall, The Mystery Cruise, and The Black Pearl Mystery. The Mystery in the MallHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they are working at a mall owned by his friend. When the Aldens arrive at Hope Harbor, they're excited to see the crowds of shoppers and the endless variety of stores. But as they begin to work at Penny's Emporium, a novelty shop in the mall, everything starts to go wrong. Some of the other mall workers don't seem to want the Aldens' help. Even worse, some of the merchandise bound for Penny's Emporium has disappeared. What's going on at Hope Harbor Mall? It's up to the Boxcar Children to figure out who's behind this mystery.The Mystery CruiseSomeone is trying to keep Max Greene from inheriting his great aunt's estate. The Alden children take a cruise with their grandfather, and while sightseeing, they explore the mystery behind some engine problems, a man overboard, and other troubles on the ship.The Black Pearl MysteryWhile visiting Hawaii, the Aldens and cousin Soo Lee wonder why everyone is silent when the Black Pearl story is told. The Aldens investigate the incidents happening around their cousin's pineapple plantation.
The Boxcar Children From Sea to Shining Sea
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Boxcar Children see the sights in beautiful cities from coast to coast (and in between) and solve a mystery at every destination! Includes three Boxcar Children Mysteries: Special #13 The Mystery in New York, Special #10 The Windy City Mystery, and #57 The Mystery in San Francisco.
The Boxcar Children Dog Lovers' Special
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerBoxcar fans can enjoy three adventures about the Aldens, their dog, Watch, and many other canine companions together in one book!In The Mystery at the Dog Show, the children help take care of some amazing show dogs at Greenfield's first annual dog contest--but who's trying to ruin the day?Then, in The Guide Dog Mystery, the Aldens spend time at a service dog school and discover that someone has broken into the kennels to get to one very special dog!And in The Mystery of the Midnight Dog, the children visit a North Carolina town full of spooky legends, including one about a ghost dog who howls at midnight to warn of danger! Readers will have plenty of fun with the Boxcar Children and their four-legged friends in this new collection.
Gertrude Chandler Warner and the Boxcar Children
by Mary Ellen EllsworthIn this biography, readers will learn about Gertrude Chandler Warner's childhood living across the street from the railroad tracks, her bouts with poor health, and her rewarding teaching career. Most importantly, they will learn about her earliest attempts at writing and her inspiration for The Boxcar Children.
The Boxcar Children Winter Special
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerA set of three mysteries--The Mystery at Snowflake Inn, The Mystery in the Snow, and The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain.
The Mystery in New York (Boxcar Children Special #13)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are sight-seeing in New York City. But before the end of their very first day in the city someone steals the priceless Elizabeth Star Diamond from their friend Mr. Pound--and the Boxcar Children spring into mystery-solving action.
The Mystery of Alligator Swamp (Boxcar Children Special #19)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are down south in Louisiana bayou country, visiting an area that has come to be known as Alligator Swamp. They're enjoying their time, but something odd is going on. Could it be the ghost of Gator Ann--a long dead alligator--has come back?
Seven Spools of Thread
by Angela Shelf Medearis Daniel MinterIn an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. Using the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principals" of Kwanzaa, the author has created an unforgettable story that shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community. Magnificent and inspiring linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.
Snakes Don't Miss Their Mothers
by M. E. KerrThe residents of Critters animal shelter are all looking for a homeThere are many creatures at Critters, an animal-rescue facility, who are waiting for a home. Irving, a twelve-year-old part–German shorthaired pointer, loves to watch the soaps and has been living at Critters so long he believes it is his home. Placido, on the other hand, has no problem finding new homes—but with his bad habits, the cat is always back within twenty-four hours. Goldie the Labrador retriever is new at the shelter, and he&’s homesick for his last owners. Marshall, the black-and-yellow king snake who never knew his mother, doesn&’t think he&’s lovable enough to be adopted. But eleven-year-old Walter Splinter doesn&’t agree: He wants Marshall to be his.Featuring an array of endearing talking animals, Snakes Don&’t Miss Their Mothers is a fun, heartfelt story for every young animal lover.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Snakes Don't Miss Their Mothers
by M. E. KerrThe residents of Critters animal shelter are all looking for a homeThere are many creatures at Critters, an animal-rescue facility, who are waiting for a home. Irving, a twelve-year-old part–German shorthaired pointer, loves to watch the soaps and has been living at Critters so long he believes it is his home. Placido, on the other hand, has no problem finding new homes—but with his bad habits, the cat is always back within twenty-four hours. Goldie the Labrador retriever is new at the shelter, and he&’s homesick for his last owners. Marshall, the black-and-yellow king snake who never knew his mother, doesn&’t think he&’s lovable enough to be adopted. But eleven-year-old Walter Splinter doesn&’t agree: He wants Marshall to be his.Featuring an array of endearing talking animals, Snakes Don&’t Miss Their Mothers is a fun, heartfelt story for every young animal lover.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr including rare images from the author&’s collection.