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Jasper quit his school football team after blowing a big play, which is giving him a lot of time to get into trouble with his friends--but when he is allowed to rejoin the team rather than face detention he finds that everybody is mad at him: his teammates because he quit, and his friends because he is avoiding punishment.
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While at summer camp, Domingo and Carmen Rivera are excited for the big Camp Rivals Race, an annual cross-country running competition. But, during the boy's race, one runner trips and knocks over several competitors. Then another runner interferes with Domingo and keeps him from finishing in a higher spot. What's going on? Are the boys conspiring against Domingo and the other runners from his camp? And, what will happen to Carmen and the girls during...
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Thirteen-year-old Aniyah comes from a long line of drill and step team members. Her mom and aunts all competed, so none of them understand why Aniyah doesn't want to continue the tradition. But Aniyah doesn't like attention or performing. Then Aniyah's friend, Stacy, convinces her to give the team a try. The team dances just for fun and doesn't compete, so there's no pressure. Aniyah discovers Stacy is right-it is kind of fun! But just when Aniyah...
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After winning their first playoff game, Badger teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell get some disturbing news. The Supreme Bowl trophy has been stolen from the rival school across town! Even worse, the evidence points to the Badgers' quarterback being the culprit. At first, Kenny and Romeo think it's just a prank that went too far. But, when their teammate insists that he didn't do it, they decide to investigate. Where will the clues lead? Will the...
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When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his football team the game. In the final play, he's tackled and lies on the field in defeat. A teammate assumes he is hurt, and rather than face the shame of his mistake, DeSean fakes an injury. How long will DeSean let the deception go on?
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Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But, before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And, all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow...
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Mia Hernandez's gymnastics team is nervous about the upcoming season. However, they're encouraged when their new coach tells them that she was once a gymnast for their longtime rivals. The coach's knowledge will be a great advantage during the season. But, strange things begin to happen at the competitions. The wrong music is played during some girls' floor exercises. Itching powder ends up in one team's chalk. At another meet, the parallel bars fall...
10) Hoops and Hopes
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For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But, Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff help...
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Luis "Lucky" Martinez is the new kid on River Valley Junior High's JV soccer team. But his goalie skills aren't the only thing being tested. When a school talent show opens for auditions, Luis will find out if he's inherited his abuela's musical skills. Can Luis juggle both, or will he have to choose which of his passions to save: soccer or music?
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It is never easy to be the new kid in school-or on the basketball team. But when Yasmin Jones faces racism from one of her new teammates, she insists on dealing with it on her own. Her solution is to prove to her new team that she is a star player. As pressure builds, though, Yasmin's game suffers. How can Yasmin address her problems on and off the court?
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Darius Livingston is the starting running back for the seventh-grade football team, but he dreams of playing quarterback. When the team is forced to forfeit the rest of its season, Darius and his teammates get the chance to play with the eighth graders. Darius is sure this is his chance to prove he can throw the ball and be a great quarterback. But, can Darius show off his skills and still be a team player?
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Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his freshman-year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the United States since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school's JV wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But, a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or,...
15) Tennis Triumph
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Mira Ravi is the first-seed singles star on Hilltop Middle School's tennis team, but her life off the court is a much harder match to win. Mira juggles tough responsibilities at home, in school, and with her team, but she also has a secret that threatens the balance. Can Mira be honest about her struggles and still play the sport she loves?
16) Cheer Fears
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Robert, Maryam, and Kylie are excited to be at a sleepaway cheer camp. But then their bunkmates-and main cheer competition-try to convince them their cabin is haunted. The three friends laugh it off until some suspicious things start happening. Flickering lights, getting locked in the bathroom, vandalized poms could all be the work of a cheer competitor . . . or is it the Cabin 4 ghost? Robert is convinced he knows who's to blame, but will he be able...
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A professional soccer star has loaned a treasured medal to Stratford Park Middle School goalie Gabriella Carter. But the medal has gone missing! Gabriella and her teammate Serena are determined to track it down as they gather information from classmates throughout the school. From the robotics lab to the computer room to student activities room, the soccer players gather clues that make one thing clear: someone stole it. The question is who and why?...
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The Sally Ride track and field team's season is off to a rocky start thanks to some suspicious activity. Missing field equipment, stolen uniforms, and finally blackmail notes to the assistant coach, Josh, make it clear: someone wants Coach Josh out of the way. But why? Shot put thrower Sena is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. But soon the culprit frames Sena herself! Will Sena add up the clues in time to save her season and Coach Josh's...
19) ATV Cheat
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A young ATV rider and his friend set out to solve a race-day mystery in this action-packed installment of the Jake Maddox JV chapter book series.
Teen ATV riders Josh and Christyna are revving up for a big race. Unfortunately, someone has sabotaged the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers-and mountain bikers-in jeopardy. Josh suspects his archrival, Adam, but he needs proof! Can Josh and Christyna dig up the dirt to solve this ATV mystery, or...
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Raven is dealing with a lot-her grandmother's recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she's determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin' Salmon basketball tournament, which she's been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself-and her teammates-a little too much while trying to prove she should play in the tournament. But...
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