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Author: Shoo Rayner

Olly is tested when he has to learn to throw the discus. Can he beat his arch-enemy Spiro and wipe the smirk off his face? It's going to be a hard-fought battle!

Author: Lindsay Wood

Cory is an overweight shy young high-school student who spends all his spare time playing CounterStrike on the computer. Concerned about Cory's weight and his isolation his mum finally gives him an ultimatum: join a s ...

Author: Maxwell Eaton III

Meet Ace and Bub, the flying beaver brothers! Ace loves extreme sports and is always looking for a new adventure. Bub loves napping and, well, napping. But when penguins threaten to freeze Beaver Island for "resort and p ...

Author: Maxwell Eaton III

The Flying Beaver Brothers are back, and this time they're hot on the trail of another eco-villain: Fish Stix Environmental Manufacturing. When Fish Stix sets up shop, most of the islanders are thrilled. After all, Fish ...

Author: Rob Childs

Simon - Zero to his older brothers - would rather be watching for kingfishers down at the river with his dog Tilly than playing football. But when they drag him along to the park to help with goal-shooting practice, they ...

Author: Michael Cox & Steve May

From unbelievable tales of triumph (with all the shocking bits left in) to incredible facts about Olympic athletes, this is an aspirational, informative, interactive and hilarious guide to the Olympics - what they're all ...

Author: Clive Gifford

Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running and jumping to throwing the javelin, shot put, discus and ot ...

Author: Mercer Mayer

Don't let his name fool you! Little Critter(R) is a big boy who can take care of things himself! So when he decides he wants to go camping, he can set the site, pitch the tent, and cook his meal . . . with help from M ...

Author: Mina Javaherbin

A lyrical, strikingly illustrated story celebrates the unifying power of soccer.
In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federation-size soccer ball.
They kick. They dr ...

Author: Benedicte Mathieu & Myrtille Rambion

A book for sports lovers. Everything from the origin of the Olympics and the history of rugby, football and tennis, to the health benefits of sport; from politics and doping to sports around the world; to playing for fun ...

Author: Peter Abrahams

Will Cody save clea before it's too late? QB of the varsity football team. Passing grades in all his classes. Dating the hottest--and smartest--girl at school. Summer job paying more than minimum wage. Things in Cody ...

Author: Lawrence Scanlan

The world of horse racing is brought to life by Larry Scanlan, following the career of Secretariat and looking at the relationship between the horse and his beloved groom. Scanlan introduces young readers to the hier ...

Author: Tim Green

Troy's got to think fast--if he doesn't want to get banned from the NFL for life.

Most people think that Troy White works for the NFL Atlanta Falcons as a ball boy, but the team knows the truth. Troy is a "football ...

Author: Tracey West

In this exciting new chapter book series from New York Times-bestselling author Tracey West, a ninja-in-training must use skills he doesn't know he has to defeat a deadly enemy.
When Hiro's family is plagued by a mys ...

Author: Tom Palmer

Meet Danny Harte. Football fan and crime detective. Danny loves supporting his local team, City FC. So when everyone starts supporting the Italian team Forza FC, Danny is angry. His club is in jeopardy and needs their su ...

Author: Tracey West

Young Hiro had heard stories about Fujita, an evil ninja said to have mysterious powers. Fujita seeks an ancient amulet that will bring him one step closer to absolute power. Hiro and the rest of the Hinata family must f ...

Author: Tracey West

Hiro and his family have successfully prevented evil warlord Fujita from getting his hands on the Amulet of the Moon. But they must also protect the Amulet of the Sun from the dark ninja's grasp. Fujita is more determine ...

Author: Bernard Ashley

Makis and his mother Sofia escape a devastating Greek earthquake which has claimed his father's life. They move to North London and at first it is hard, especially at school, but being a gifted footballer, Makis slowly b ...

Author: Catherine Saunders

Join Mia and her horse pal Bella on their most fun adventure yet. Full of pretty illustrations accompanied by high-frequency words, picture word strips, and a simple index, "Let's Go Riding!" is perfect for young readers ...

Author: Amy Dixon

The mice of NYC dread the day of the New York City Marathon more than any other - the crowds, the large shoes, the noise. All of them, that is, except for Preston. He and his family live underneath the starting line and ...