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From the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates...

In the second book of this new, highly illustrated middle grade series by the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers,” Steve reprises his role as perpetual bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates...

From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes this radically original portrait of five young basketball players, one enlightening coach, and the awesome transformative power of the game. Filled with insights about the mental stamina and emotional clarity that peak performance requires, this is an indispensable story for young athletes, coaches, educators, and anyone interested in the astonishing potential of team sports to unlock individual growth.

A delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. “Every fox in the whole town, in the whole country just about, is a football fan… And we all have an impossible dream.” In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch...

Reggie has never felt destined for greatness. He dreams about basketball brilliance all day and night, but the hard truth is that he’s a benchwarmer for the West Bottom Badgers, the worst team in the league. Even their mysterious new coach, Rolabi Wizenard, can’t seem to help them end their losing streak. Reggie is willing to train tirelessly to improve his game, but the gym itself seems to be working against him in magical ways. Before Reggie can become the player he dreams of being, he must survive the extraordinary ordeals of practice.

Respect: That’s what Lewis wants from his classmates. Nicknamed Useless Lewis or Loo Brush, he’s fed up with his stammer, fed up that he can’t pluck up the nerve to join the drama club – and fed up that the only football he gets to play is pretend matches with his collection of bottle tops at home. But one day Lewis' gangly mate Zulfi puts together a team for a five-a-side charity tournament. And he wants LEWIS to play! Can the bottle-top king burst out of his shell and show everyone the hero inside?

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes a spinoff series all about fourth grader Miles Lewis. Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice...

Die Griesheim Gang - das sind Clemens, Flo, Azim, Jo und Toni (die eigentlich Antonia heißt, aber auf keinen Fall so genannt werden möchte). Gemeinsam sind die fünf unschlagbar... nur nicht beim Fußball, denn da versagen die Hobbykicker regelmäßig auf ganzer Linie. Doch die Tage dieses Dream-Teams sind gezählt: Flo wird nach den Sommerferien mit seiner Mutter in eine andere Stadt ziehen. Um ihre Freundschaft zu besiegeln, beschließen die fünf eines Abends, eine "Erinnerungskiste" neben dem Vereinsheim ihres Fußballclubs zu vergraben und stoßen dabei auf einen merkwürdigen Pokal, gefüllt mit schwebenden Kugeln, die mit einem spektakulären Aufleuchten vor ihren Augen zerplatzen.

Enemy agency BIG has infiltrated a soccer team in the grand final! Zac Power is a brilliant soccer player, but is he good enough to stop BIG from cheating its way to the prize?

It should be the coolest mission ever – Zac is going to a car race to spy on a team who have the fastest car in the world. But GIB suspects the car will be used as a getaway car in a crime. Zac has the need for speed on this mission...

Someone has hacked into GIB's spy satellite! Can Zac get past the dangerous white rapids and a massive waterfall before GIB secrets are leaked to the world?

Charlie LOVES football. In fact, it is his life. He practises morning, noon and night and all of his dreams come true when he gets a spot on a pro football team. However, at Charlie’s school things aren’t going so well as one of his friends starts leaving him out during football. Charlie notices that other children are being left out too – just because they are different. But Charlie knows that football is for EVERYONE so he starts a team where ALL are welcome, no matter who you are or what you look like.