Other books that might interest you

• 

  Speed Demon

  Fred Bowen

  • 0
  • 2
  • 0

  A high school athlete must choose between track and football in this novel—perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green—by the author of Perfect Game.Ninth-grader Tim Beeman is eager to find his place at his elite new school. When he breaks the record for the fifty-yard dash during the first week of classes, he reveals his special talent: speed. Before long, the track and football teams are both urging him to join their ranks. But where will he feel most comfortable, and be able to put his running skills to best use?Tim is torn. He would definitely be an asset to the track team, but he’s drawn to the more prestigious football program. He’s eager to join such a popular group and feels he has a lot to offer them, but he can’t shake a lingering fear of being injured. How can Tim make the most of his talents and at the same time satisfy his own needs?In Speed Demon, Fred Bowen, author and Washington Post KidsPost sports columnist, tackles relatable dual-athlete issues like making choices and maintaining friendships, meanwhile offering a serious exploration of the topic of player safety.Discussion Guide available

  Show book

• 

  Deception

  Avery Cross

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in. 
  Wren Winters, a fierce air summoner, finds herself bound by duty and scars at the Academy of Ancients after surviving an attack that leaves her team dead. Determined to unearth the truth behind the ambush, Wren's relentless pursuit is complicated by her transfer—a move orchestrated by General Adam Pierce to protect and sideline her. Struggling with haunting visions and an emerging dark side, she seeks solace and strength in her new surroundings, uncertain whom to trust. 
  Seth Paulson, troubled by visions that seem to predict the future, grapples with his destiny at the same academy. As an unexpected mentor to Wren, his initial annoyance turns into deep concern as his supernatural insights reveal Wren’s imminent peril. With his uncle's legacy—a revered summoner—weighing heavily on him, Seth wrestles with the revelation that he might be the only one capable of understanding and aiding Wren. 
  Their paths cross in a tapestry of mystery, magic, and manipulation. As Wren fights against the shadows of her past, Seth's premonitions creep closer to reality, binding them in a shared quest for answers. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of ancient secrets and familial ties, where their enemies lurk much closer than either had feared. 
  Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

  Show book

• 

  Prim and Shabby

  Rohit Gupta, Jenny Howe Browne

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Two twin girls - One Prim, One Shabby.

  Show book

• 

  The Dinosaur & Me

  Dale Neal

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Every day is an adventure when your best friend is a dinosaur! 
  When a lonely boy meets a sixty million-year-old T-Rex, an unlikely friendship begins and laughter and adventure follow. 
  The Dinosaur and Me is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance...and dinosaur poo that will delight children and budding palaeontologists, young and old. 
  This story is not to be missed! 
  Dale is a published children's author and poet. His work appears in; The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems by Pan Macmillan; Watcher of the Skies from award-winning publishers The Emma Press and Chasing Clouds: Adventures in a Poetry Balloon from The Yorkshire Times 
  Mark Millicent is a UK writer and illustrator. He works in the commercial advertising and film world.

  Show book

• 

  Dinged

  Tommy Greenwald

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport 
   
   
   
  Caleb Springer is the up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set. 
   
   
   
  But just as Caleb's glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He's forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad's strange behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if he knows how dangerous it can be?

  Show book

• 

  Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek

  James Dean, Kimberly Dean

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Pete the Cat loves to play hide-and-seek! When his friends hide, Pete covers his eyes and counts to 10. He opens them and just knows he will find them soon. 
  But finding his friends may be harder than Pete thought. Are they behind a tree or on a bus? Or will Pete give up? 
  Find out how Pete learns to chill out in this cool story full of surprises at every peek! 
  From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this book is reminiscent of Pete favorites like Magic Sunglasses and perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang. 
  Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, and Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination.

  Show book