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The original novel for Lila, American Girl's 2024 Girl of the Year! Hear all about Lila in this book, adapted for audio. Lila's going for Gold--the Gold level gymnastics team. She loves the new challenge, but her best friend and fellow gymnast, Katie, feels stressed by competition. For a dose of...

Maritza is Bolivian on her mother’s side, Mexican on her father’s side, and 100 percent American soccer player. She dreams of playing for the U.S. women’s soccer team and even coaching it one day. Her teammate Violeta has those dreams too, but she worries she may never reach them because...

Corinne’s story continues in the second book in her series. Corinne worries about how she’ll keep up Flurry’s training without snow. Luckily, she meets a dog trainer who agrees to become her mentor if she and Flurry can master some new skills. But learning them turns out to be harder than...

In this WellieWishers early chapter book, a robin has moved into the garden, and the WellieWishers couldn’t be more excited! As they care for the robin, they learn new things about what birds like to do and eat. But one day, the robin disappears. Will the girls be able to find the robin and...

Sixth-grader Julie MacNeil likes things at her house just the way they are. She takes care of her widowed father and her little sister. She shops, cleans, and cooks fine meals like baked potatoes, cold cereal, and chocolate ice cream for them. Julie’s only wish is to be goalie of her...

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica begins an exciting new chapter book series, perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, filled with his trademark sports action and heart, featuring a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries. The first two books will release simultaneously!...

THE FENWAY FOUL-UP: Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins are super-lucky. They have tickets to the Boston Red Sox game and all-access passes to Fenway Park. But during batting practice, the lucky bat that belongs to Big D, the star slugger of the Red Sox, is stolen! THE PINSTRIPE GHOST: Mike and Kate are...

Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing—the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple...

Ballpark Mysteries #11: The Tiger Troubles Someone is blackmailing the Detroit Tigers’ famous slugger, Tony! They’ve stolen his favorite trophy, and unless he fills a tiger-shaped bag with signed baseballs, he’ll never see the trophy again. Luckily, all-star sleuths Mike and Kate are ready...

The only official chapter book series based on Minecraft comes to an epic conclusion with Book 6--Last Block Standing! As the world of Minecraft falls under the Evoker King's control, Morgan, Ash, and their friends get ready for the final showdown. But with their enemy now in possession of the...

Get ready for Book 4 in the only official chapter book series based on Minecraft! TARGET CONSUMER: Minecraft players ages 6 and up, and kids who like humor and action-packed fantasy stories. The adventures continue in the fourth Minecraft chapter book based on one of the most popular video games...

In 2020 Bukayo Saka missed a crucial penalty in the final of the Euros, with the whole country watching. Most people would have crumbled under the pressure, but not Bukayo. Discover the story of how a young boy from Ealing went on to represent England at just 19 years old, whilst also cementing...

Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive, Layla not only makes the main roster but she’s also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend’s success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task.

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author James Patterson comes this pawsome sequel to the middle grade hit illustrated novel Katt vs. Dogg Katts and doggs are supposed to be sworn enemies, not . . . in LOVE! Gross! Wilderness adventurers and expert trackers Molly the katt and Oscar the...

Hurra! Das große Schulturnier steht an. Die Städtische Busgesellschaft hat einen Preis ausgelobt: Eine Busreise zu einem Fußballspiel der Bundesliga. Doch am Tag des Turniers wird der große Beutel mit allen Fußbällen gestohlen. Warum? Wer kann so viele Bälle auf einmal gebrauchen? Noch dazu werden die Bälle am nächsten Tag aufgeschlitzt auf der städtischen Müllhalde gefunden. Die Spur führt Die Bolzplatzhelden in die Ball-Fabrik ihrer Stadt. Dort finden sie zwar keinen konkreten Hinweis. Allerdings sagt ihnen ihr Gefühl, dass hier etwas nicht stimmen kann.

Pepes Rad wird während des Unterrichts gestohlen. Kurz darauf sieht er es an einem Zaun lehnen - mit einem neuen Schloss dran. Das gibt's ja nicht! Gemeinsam legen sich die Bolzplatzhelden auf die Lauer um den Dieb zu überführen. Es ist Markus aus der Parallelklasse. Und er kann total gut den Ball kicken. Doch die Familie von Markus hat wenig Geld und will nicht, dass er seine kostbare Zeit mit Fußballspielen verschwendet. Dann taucht Sandro mit seiner Gang auf und bedrängt Markus. Die Bolzplatzhelden beschließen, Markus zu helfen. Doch wie?

After a harrowing summer camp, Arlo Finch is back in Pine Mountain, Colorado, preparing to face a new school, new threats, and two new Rangers in Blue Patrol. Arlo is about to undertake his most dangerous journey yet: all the way to China to try to bring his father home. But when the mysterious Eldritch reveal their true agenda, Arlo must make an impossible choice: save his friends and family, or save the Long Woods. Both worlds will never be the same.

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own.

In Edenkirchen wird ein Fußballturnier für einen wohltätigen Zweck veranstaltet. Klar, dass die Bolzplatzhelden Pepe, Lina, Oskar und Theo da mitmachen. Das Beste daran ist, dass das Spiel im VfB-Stadion stattfindet - genau wie bei den echten Profis. Doch was ist das? In der Umkleidekabine entdecken die Freunde ein Loch in der Wand. Hat hier jemand randaliert? Die Bolzplatzhelden machen sich auf Spurensuche. Dabei stoßen sie auf ein vergessen geglaubtes Geheimnis.

Heartwarming stories about the power of true friendship and sticking together when times are tough - with added magic and mayhem! The collection contains two fabulous, fun and fantastical cycle adventures with Fergus and his friends: The Secret Cycle Scoop: Daisy came fifth in the tryouts, so...