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Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past--and the gold that is hidden somewhere in those stories.As a vicious rival skateboard crew follows them around the city, Zane and his friends begin to wonder who they can really trust. And soon it becomes clear that treasure hunting is a dangerous business...Jewell Parker Rhodes has written a version of Treasure Island like none you've never seen--one that takes the reader through little-known Black history, and under the city of Manhattan itself.

"Bear learns to face his fear of the outdoors and ice skating with a little help from his friends and his comforting bathrobe that acts as a security blanket"--

When 8th grader Tam Burkowski was in his final year of middle school, he didn't really have that many friends. He wasn't well-liked, and well, he was sort of a dork.But when one of his friends who was a sort of jock gave him an opportunity to become freshman team manager for the football team, he couldn't resist.Once he arrived at summer camp for football, the players are distancing themselves. However, over time, he grows on them as more and more managers join up with the team.His story has only just begun.. but you have to read the rest of it in "The Underdog's Playbook"!

"Aggie and Jac might be twin sisters, but lately they haven't felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious, Aggie is worried her new locker won't open, that Jac could make new friends without her, and that her friends from home will move on, leaving her all alone. When the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls, even if she has to drag along Jac, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain's older brother... Aggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships Jac and Aggie grow into different people, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up."--

"When Coco joins the school basketball team, she's ready to rock. Joining the team means new friends-something she's desperate for-but it also means dealing with bossy teammates, confusing crushes, and less-than-flattering new nicknames. When the team's all-star player, Maddie, starts calling her 'shrimp, ' Coco realizes it's not actually a joke and that she's going to need new moves if she wants to score both on and off the court. But her resilience is put to the ultimate test when a courtside catastrophe threatens to put an end to the new world she's worked so hard to be a part of. Told with tenderness, humor, and above all heart, Coco Fox delivers a sorta-true story about taking your best shot, even when the odds are stacked against you"--

Winterpeg is known for its beautiful winters. Some days in Winterpeg can be colder than on Mars! So what do you do in the winter when all the fun indoor spaces for birthday parties are booked? Enjoy outdoor skating at the Forks! Jo did just that and what a surprising birthday she had! Join Jo's thrilling, fun-filled, skate-themed birthday. Can you catch up with Jo when others can't?

Få historien om, hvordan Harry Kane gik fra at være skoledreng i det østlige London til topscorer i Premier League, anfører for det engelske landshold og VM-topscorer i 2018. Imponer dine venner med de vildeste facts, og glæd dig til at læse om ...KANE - ALT OM SUPERSTJERNEN

"Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef ... but she's just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!"--

The Last Kids on Earth meets Space Jam in this hilarious illustrated novel about football, aliens, and friendship! Welcome to the Quantum Interstellar Sports League, where humans and aliens play football for the fate of the Earth!Wyatt Benson is NOT a football player. Yes, his dad may be the greatest quarterback of all time, but don't go getting any ideas. Wyatt's the kind of twelve-year-old who invents his own junk food and whose greatest physical achievement was accidentally knocking out his third-grade teacher with a badly thrown dodgeball. (Don’t ask.)So how did he find himself as the quarterback on a football team of pro-athlete tweens playing in an intergalactic tournament against terrifying aliens? Well, it's a long story that involves contractual mishaps and the alien overlord Schnozly Grofsplot, but no matter what he tries, he can't back out. Wyatt and the rest of his teammates—like the cocky soccer star Nitro, bighearted rugby player Quake, and super cool gymnast Nova (who Wyatt is totally NOT crushing on)—will have to work together to win the tournament. Because did he mention that if Earth loses, the fate of the world is at stake?!Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustrations, this is a laugh-out-loud series for any kid that loves science fiction, football, and friendship.

"During a hiking trip with their parents in the mountains of California, cousins Owen, Vivian, and Amy are finally allowed to camp for one night at a little lake all on their own. But when a massive earthquake blocks their return path, there's only one way home: the long way around, through a wilderness filled with fierce animals, raging rivers, unstable weather, and high passes. The hardest challenges the cousins face, however, are the troubles they've brought with them: bold Vivian's fear of starting middle school and of changes she can't control, Owen's lingering emotional scars from a car accident, and Amy's desire to live in stories rather than in boring regular life. Drawing on courage and humor, the cousins weather storms, make the most of dwindling rations, and face their deepest fears in order to bring each other safely home"--

"When twelve-year-old chess player May Li wins an award for being the top female player at the state championship, the boys on her team question her skills, so May makes a bet with a teammate that she can earn the board-one spot at nationals and become team captain"--

"Unlike his dad, Evan Park does not like team sports -- no matter how hard he tries. And when an accident causes Evan to break his wrist, he is determined that once he heals, he'll work on finding his thing. Alone. Inspired by his athletic physiotherapist, Evan decides to compete in an upcoming Dominator Ninja: Junior Edition competition. It will be part rehab, part fun. If he trains hard enough, he'll finally have something to put on his empty shelf in the family trophy cabinet. Maybe that would make his dad proud of him for once. But klutzy Evan strikes again, reinjuring his wrist. There's no way he can compete in Dominator Ninja now -- he can't even hold chopsticks. When his sister encourages him to look beyond a solo competition, they discover a local family race that is more about the experience than the results. Can Evan shift his perspective to rally the whole family to do this event . . . together?"--

Ny serie om at gå til ridning, hygge i stalden og forelske sig i verdens sødeste hest.Hannah drømmer om at ride sin elskede Maika på sommergræs sammen med de andre på rideskolen. En hyggelig tur med overnatning i en hytte. Heldigvis får hun overtalt sin ridelærer til at komme med, selv om hun ikke har redet så længe. Alt ser ud til at blive helt perfekt.Men turen går ikke som forventet, og pludselig står Hannah med et meget svært valg. Et valg, der vil vise, om hun virkelig elsker Maika eller ej …Med masser af skønne illustrationer af Sofie Kampmark.

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, eighteen-year-old Jake is targeted by a crime boss after he unwittingly helps a teen girl break into a houseboat.

From failed football tryouts to helping the new Syrian refugee student, seventh-grader Kareem attempts to navigate the social complexities of seventh grade, which are further complicated when his mother is unable to return home from Syria due to an executive order.

An endearing and relatable picture book rhyming tale to enjoy featuring Rocky the Wrestling Dog and his crew of wrestlers! Perfect for any wrestler, wrestling parent, wrestling fan, coach or sports enthusiast.Meet Rocky, a determined young wrestler who dreams of winning big! But, when tough losses come his way, Rocky must find the determination to bounce back and face even tougher opponents. With the help of his wise wrestling Coach, he learns that there's something even more important than winning on the wrestling mat. But, will he listen?A timeless tale of perseverance, big feelings, reframing thoughts, focusing on the process and valuable lessons learned.Pick up I Really Want to Win with Rocky the Wrestling Dog if you are looking for:A classic read for ages 4 and upLearning through sports books, ideal for the classroom, sports teams and more!Growth mindset and stories about focusing on the process rather than the outcomes.

Rocky Mount Gymnastics team member Niki Fowler is unexpectedly removed from the team and away from her best friend, Mia Allen, by Niki's dad, Deputy Sheriff Nick Fowler. His reason for moving Niki to another gym is kept secret from Mia and Niki. In no time, Niki falls behind her former teammates. Discouraged, Niki is ready to give up gymnastics, forcing Mia to try to help her friend, but her good deed causes big trouble for Niki at her new gym. Fearing that Niki will quit gymnastics, Mia convinces her dad, Ric Allen, who coached Niki at RMG, to help Niki improve her gymnastics skills. When he agreed, they created the Gym Club. Rule number 1 of Gym Club is "You don't talk about Gym Club." The secret of Gym Club is kept until a slip of the tongue by Niki, creating new problems with her father. More than anything, Niki wants to return to RMG and her friends on the team, especially Mia, but her dad stubbornly keeps her away. Something major has to happen to get him to change his mind and see that he is hurting his only child.