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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It's the day of basketball tryouts, and Annie overslept! She can't believe she's running late on the most important day of the year. Last year, Annie and her best friends, Megan and Emma, were cut from the team. Of course, the school's meanest girls, Sarah and Dani, made it. But this year there's a new coach, and Annie's been practicing her heart out. Annie is determined to make the team this year, and she won't let anything stand in her way!
2) Jump serve
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Ella and Laura can't believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long, it's clear that the new girls don't plan to be good teammates. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruined before it began?
3) Storm surfer
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Jill never thought her week at surf camp would be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. She knows to stay away from the water when a storm is coming. But Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Who will save them when the waves get out of control? Wes, the local guy whose waves the girls always steal? Jill, who they pushed off her surfboard? Or Meg, who can barely stand on her board? Time...
5) Wild hike
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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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?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Peter quit. Will Peter give up?
7) Board rebel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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When Tanner moves to an exclusive new town he misses his old skate park, but with the help of the town bully and another new friend, Tanner thinks he can figure out a way to get a skate park built in Woodville.
9) Go-kart rush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When Tony turns twelve and moves up to the next class of kart racing, he worries that he will never be able to compete against the older boys who have more experience.
10) Soccer shootout
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When a new boy joins the Titans soccer team, Berk, who has always played goalkeeper, is challenged for that position and he must decide whether to hold a grudge or act for the good of the team.
11) Snowboard duel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When the son of the new manager of the ski resort starts a snowboard cross team and will not allow girls to join, Brian and Hannah try to think of a way to change his mind.
12) Disc golf drive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When Ed learns how to play disc golf at summer camp, he can't wait to play with his best friend, Harry. Soon, star quarterback Gordy wants to play too. With Gordy's help, can the boys convince the football coach that Dribble Creek needs its own disc golf team?
13) Record run
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After getting soaked by Harry's water balloon, Paul chases Harry down. He didn't expect Harry to be so fast. He gives Harry a choice: join the track team or else. Harry doesn't think it's fun to run if he's not being chased. With Paul's help, can Harry find a good reason to run?
14) Skateboard save
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, saves his board. But the next day, Bernie pretends like he never saw Riley before. The biggest contest of the year is coming up, and Riley knows that Bernie is his chief competition. When Bernie's board breaks during the final round of the contest, will Riley help him, or will he use the accident to win?
15) On the line
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
17) Speedway switch
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
19) Mr. Strike Out
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
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.
20) Batter up!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Caleb, who has always used a wood bat, has to use an aluminum bat and struggles to hit the ball.