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Shortstop Sandy makes the error of not telling fellow players why he leaves ballgames early and alienates them further by excluding them from his friendship with an older boy.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Sandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he's paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way:Perry Warden, the boy who temptedSandy to break the law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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When thirteen-year-old Tim Daniels gets a chance to go to basketball camp, he is faced with trying to be accepted by the popular players and remaining true to his friend who has become the butt of practical jokes.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Buzz cut or ponytail? Grunge look? Tattoo, body paint, or earring? How about none of the above? When Zach takes up skateboarding, he doesn't realize that he's expected to look a certain way -- and cop a certain attitude, too. At least that what it seems like. But Zach...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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A poor throwing arm and prejudice from one white boy keep a black junior high student from completely enjoying his position on the baseball team.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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When the new boy from Tokyo takes over Stogie Crane's position as shortstop, the two boys encounter the first of several barriers to their friendship.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Malik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a crowd of adoring fans. Suddenly golf's...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that its. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take forChico to prove himself to String?...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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A high school football player believes the harassment he is experiencing on and off the field is due to his father's prison record.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Only one thing keeps Jim from being the best linebacker in the team - his fear of getting tackled. But his friend Chuckie knows Jim isn't a coward. With Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears head-on?
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Tina Esparza loves soccer, especially that it's a team sport where no one player is in the spotlight. Imagine her surprise when the coach asks her to train as the team's goalkeeper. WillTina be able to overcome her shyness and accept a position that puts her in the...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Dennis O'Malley is a master on his skateboard. Although everyone else he knows skis all winter, a bad skiing accident has left him afraid to try it again. But when his friend Tasha gets a new snowboard,Dennis begins to wonder if he can turn his skateboarding abilities...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Wally Morris is a good right fielder, but Coach Hutter is trying to make him a pitcher.Wally is a lefty and has a strong arm and good aim. What he doesn't have is the desire to play the position. But how can he refuse? Coach Hutter once saved his life, andWally feels he...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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No one trusts a quitter... More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position-and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Twelve-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she's been having trouble -- so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious injury. Traci wants to find something to fill the void left by gymnastics, but is diving...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Reluctant to play football because he stutters, Billy Joe's first game discloses that he has no reason to fear ridicule.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Twelve-year-old Seth Pender thinks his life came to an end when he suffered a spinal injury that left him confined to a wheelchair. Seth, an athlete who loves basketball, is sure he'll never play again. He grows sullen and silent, unresponsive when his family urges him...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Freddie Chase is a good football player with one major flaw: He's afraid to tackle. He tries hard to cover up his fear, but soon Coach Sears and the other Sandpipers know all about it. The team is fighting to finish the season at the top of the league, but how can they...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Voted captain of his baseball team, Jimmie declares himself pitcher even though Paul is a better pitcher. Paul leaves for another team, and Jimmie's team starts losing. Can Jimmie regain the confidence of his friends?
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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Peter runs away from his foster home ... and right into dangerPeter is a genius with dirt bikes. He can take them apart, fix them up, and race them like a champ. But his skill with a bike can take him only so far - and when he runs away from his foster home, he realizes...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009-12-19
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