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Junior year. Derrick Bowen has put in two good years getting ready for this season. He put in the work and earned his coach’s trust and his role as the starting point guard for Marion East. Marion has never won the Indiana state championship, but this year the team is Derrick’s. And Derrick is good. Opponents worry when Derrick—D-Bow when he’s pounding the rock—steps onto the court. Major colleges work feverishly to recruit him. Derrick is ready to run teams off the court. If only he could get on the court and stay on it.

Friday Night Lightsmeets Morgan Matson's The Unexpected Everything in this contemporary debut where swoonworthy romance meets underdog sports story. When softball star Liv Rodinsky throws one ill-advised punch during the most important game of the year, she loses her scholarship to her fancy...

Sixteen-year-old figure skater Olivia Kennedy’s Olympic dreams have ended. She’s bitter, but enjoying life as a regular teenager instead of trying to live up to expectations of being the daughter of Olympians Michael Kennedy and Midori Nakashima...until Jonah Choi starts training at her family's struggling rink. Jonah's driven, talented, going for the Olympics in speed skating, completely annoying...and totally gorgeous. But will rivalry bring her closer to Jonah, or drive them apart?

Fifteen-year-old Harper McAllister thinks her summer plans are ruined when her parents receive her latest heart-stopping credit card bill and ship her off to camp at Whispering Pines. Suddenly Harper is at the bottom of a social ladder she can't climb while wearing wedge sandals and expensive clothes. Slowly but surely, she starts to find her place, though, even winning over super cute camp "lifer" Ethan. But when she ruins the camp's chance to have a pop star film a music video on campus, Harper becomes an outcast once again.

*"Both hopeful and devastatingly real." --Kirkus, starred review *"A poignant look at the messiness of love, faith, and humanity." --School Library Journal, starred review *"Gilbert respectfully and sensitively handles themes of faith,religion, and family [a] moving debut." --Booklist, starred...

Dana Fields's father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half-brother her age whose very existence means her parents' happy marriage is a lie. Dana's desire to know her half-brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad's deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family.

Lana Torres has always preferred dragons to people. In a few weeks, 16 countries will compete in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory in a dangerous relay. Lana longs to represent her native Puerto Rico in their first-ever World Cup appearance, and when Puerto Rico’s Runner - the only player without a dragon steed - is kicked off the team, she’s given the chance. When she discovers that a former Blazewrath superstar has teamed up with the Sire - a legendary dragon who’s cursed into human form - the safety of the Cup is jeopardized.

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

Seventeen-year-old Lacey Kerr is a lot of things: head cheerleader, an A+ student, vice president of student council, a loyal friend, and beloved by her classmates. What she isn't is a fan of star soccer player Vaughn Collins. And he knows it. Unfortunately for him, he needs her. With his grades on the line, he'll do anything to turn it around and keep his spot on the soccer team. Even if it means winning over his ex-girlfriend's best friend and convincing her to tutor him.

Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for players who are teen girls, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat or just reveling in the love of the game, the stories in Out of Our League address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as they compete, persevere, and thrive, on and off the field.

After a devastating loss and the discovery of a dark conspiracy, Klarke Ascher is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Her mission: to find the prince's missing twin and the elusive Ramanata, who hold the key to exposing the king's deceit and forcing his abdication. To advance her cause, Klarke cleverly convinces the king to allow the Ascenditures to join Ainar's team for a peace climb aimed at healing the rift between their lands.

Things were supposed to change for sophomore year. Things were supposed to be—I don't know—easier somehow. At least with Jasmine. Instead it's more of a struggle than ever. At least last year when she was with Nick Starks I knew where I stood. Derrick Bowen's sophomore year is a grind. He's been looking forward to the basketball season all summer, but his girlfriend Jasmine leaves him for putting too much focus on basketball. The promise his Marion East basketball team showed at the end of last season isn't materializing. And the sweet jumper D-Bow worked on all summer just isn't falling.

When Austin Keller's family moves across the country for his chance to play with the prestigious Frost Lake soccer team, he's ready to seize the opportunity. But on his first night out with the team, a dare to kiss the team captain's ex-girlfriend sets in motion a rivalry that threatens his future. Claire Crawford was once an aspiring figure skater, but a recent injury has changed everything. To make matters worse, her boyfriend dumped her. Starting her junior year, she's unsure of her next steps. One thing she knows for sure: she's not falling for the new guy.

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us, comes a new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team—until a teammate’s disappearance throws their lives off course. "An utter page-turner...

Als die 17-jährige Violet vom Kapitän des Eishockey-Teams betrogen wird, schwört sie sich, nie wieder einen Sportler zu daten. Durch Zufall lernt sie den berüchtigten Kapitän der Ransom Devils und gleichzeitig größten Rivalen ihres Ex-Freunds kennen, und fragt ihn, ob er ihren Fake-Freund spielt. Über Reed Darling - einschüchternd, geheimnisvoll und verdammt gutaussehend - kursieren wilde Gerüchte. Schnell bemerkt Violet, dass Reed ganz anders ist. Während sie versucht, die strikten Regeln ihrer Fake-Beziehung einzuhalten, hat Reed offenbar andere Pläne.

Für die 17-jährige Dera ändert sich alles, als an ihrer neuen High School keine Leichtathletik für Mädchen angeboten wird. Nichts darf zwischen ihr und ihrem Ziel, bei den Olympischen Spielen anzutreten, stehen, und so erkämpft sie sich einen Platz im Lauf-Team der Jungs. Doch die sind alles andere als begeistert, erst recht, als sie sich von Deras Bestzeiten bedroht fühlen. Täglich ist sie in der Schule und online Mobbing ausgesetzt. Unter den wenigen, die zu ihr halten, ist der stille Gael, der ihr Herz nicht nur beim Training schneller schlagen lässt.

Soll Andy Lattes Team einen Spion losschicken, der die gegnerische Mannschaft heimlich beobachtet? Oder soll sich Torwart Schubi ein Maskottchen ins Tor stellen? Für Abwehrchef Walle ist die Lösung klar: Nur die Abseitsfalle wird den Klosterbergern den Sieg bescheren. Doch der Trainer hält es für zu riskant, so kurz vor einem so entscheidenden Spiel etwas Neues einzuüben. Ob Walle und seine Abwehrkameraden gut daran tun, die Falle trotzdem heimlich zu trainieren? Bei allen offenen Fragen merken die Spieler: Fußballer müssen nicht nur flinke Ballkünstler, sondern auch standhafte Persönlichkeiten sein.

Als Kreismeister der D-Jugend fährt der SV Klosterberg zum ersten Auswärtsspiel der bezirksweiten Superrunde. Dieses Spiel ist sehr wichtig für Andy und seine Freunde. Doch an der Bahnlinie, die direkt am Sportgelände des Gegners vorbeiführt, entdecken sie etwas noch viel wichtigeres.

Andys Zwillingsschwester Lona hört mit, wie drei Jungen einen hinterhältigen Plan schmieden. Sie schafft es allerdings nicht, dem Trainer alles mitzuteilen. Da fasst sie einen verzweifelten Entschluss, der für einigen Wirbel beim gerade laufenden Turnier sorgt.

Die Mannschaft von Andy Latte muss ein Sondertraining einlegen und das bedeutet: Viel Fußball - und einiges über Fairness! Glück für Andy und seine Klosterberger D-Jugend: Das vom Schiedsrichter abgebrochene Meisterschaftsspiel gegen FC Braunborn wird wiederholt. "Glück"? Klosterberg lag deutlich zurück und kam mit der harten Spielweise des Gegners gar nicht zurecht. Da muss sich also etwas tun. Trainer Holger Beiersdorf und Vater Ludwig Latte schöpfen aus ihrem Erfahrungsschatz - und trimmen die Mannschaft für dieses Spiel ganz besonders.