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Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Basketball has always come easily to twelve-year-old Devon Rosario of the Bronx, but it has been a long time since he actually enjoyed playing because Devon's father sees him as the family's second chance at basketball glory, and the pressure of that expectation is ruining the game for Devon; but then he sees Jamal, a Yemeni refugee, doing BMX tricks on his bike and suddenly Devon sees a way to put fun back into sports--provided he can keep his new...
2) Cowboy up
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Jake is the best bull rider in his division, but after he finally takes a bad spill during a competition he has to overcome his fear before he can ride again.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Jason never turns down a dare, which has gotten him in trouble more than once. After he gives some classmates a hard time about their 'baby bikes' they challenge him to a BMX competition. Jason can't say no. But BMX is way harder than he thought. If he can't learn to ride before the competition, this dare will be his last.
4) On the line
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After breaking his arm during the first day of try-outs last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year, but to do so he must face his own fears and the bully who tackled him the year before.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Dylan has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. He knows this will be the year his team dominates. But when a wrist injury takes him out of the game, everything changes. Even though Dylan's wrist is starting to heal, he knows he shouldn't play. Can Dylan be part of the team if he is stuck on the bench?
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Flatte County got its name for a reason: It's flat as a pancake. So even though Jonah and his little brother, Shawn, brought their mountain bikes to Grandpa's house, there's nowhere to do cool tricks..... Except Crooked Hill, but Grandpa says there's a curse on the Crooked Hill that makes riders wipe out. Shawn ends up missing, will Jonah risk the ride of his life to save his little brother?
9) Face-off
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Kyle wants to be a great hockey player just like his older brother, but to do that, he must focus all of his energy on the game and not be distracted by a teammate's injury.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After Evan's older brother, Chris, breaks his leg skateboarding, their parents decide the sport is too dangerous. They ban skateboarding for the whole family. But Evan loves skateboarding too much to quit. When his grandma discovers he's been skating in secret, Evan knows he has a choice to make. He has to decide what's more important: doing what he loves or telling his parents the truth.
11) Free climb
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Amir's new friend refuses to learn the right way to climb, and soon finds himself in danger.
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?
14) Karate countdown
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win? .
15) Wild hike
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren't outdoors guys-they're jocks. Nick isn't even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They don't listen to his warnings about campfires and bears, and they make fun of everything Nick does. When Devin finds himself in real danger, can Nick save him in time?
17) Speedway switch
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Quarter-midget car racer Michael Haynes and his twin brother Mark, the team's mechanic, are used to winning their races, but when a new, unscrupulous racer starts competing, even causing Michael to be injured in a race, the twins are tempted to start using different tactics themselves.
18) Free throw
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
20) Mr. Strike Out
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
David is a great baseball pitcher, but he always strikes out at bat until he learns about Babe Ruth and the importance of practice.
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