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The Baseball Bargain (age 8-11)
by Scott Corbett
sports
Woody is in a dilemma when he is offered a position on the baseball team in exchange for an expensive baseball glove.
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KIR
The Little Ballerina and Her Dancing Horse (age 8-11)
by Gelsey Kirkland
sports
Eleven-year-old Rosie must choose between the two things she loves most--ballet and horseback riding.
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15 Minutes (age 8-11)
by Steve Young
fantasy ... humor ... sports ... magic
Seventh-grader Casey Little is always late until he discovers a magic watch that takes him back in time, a trick he uses both on and off the football field. It's not that Casey Little is always late. It's just that everything starts a little too early. But when Casey discovers a weird little time machine, he figures he'll never be late again. Unfortunately, it's not a very good time machine. It can only go back 15 minutes. And it seems to have a mind of its own. Still ... what could possibly go wrong?
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Black Gold (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
animals ... sports
No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true.
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Poopsie Pomerantz, Pick Up Your Feet (age 8-11)
by Patricia Reilly Giff
growing up ... sports ... the arts
Poopsie Pomerantz is sure that ballet lessons will make her slim and graceful. But her friend Tracy Matson makes fun of Poopsie's efforts, saying there's no hope for chubby Poopsie. Tracy is surprised when Poopsie announces she's getting the starring role in her dance school's ballet. And Poopsie's surprised, too, because it's not true! She didn't mean to say that. Now she has to pray that Tracy doesn't come to the ballet, because guess which part Poopsie really has?
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Jason and the Baseball Bear (age 8-11)
by Dan Elish
humor ... animals ... sports
Fourth-grader Jason, the only member of his Little League team who can talk with animals, improves his team's chances to win the championship with the help of an elderly polar bear named Whitney.
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The Million Dollar Kick (age 8-11)
by Dan Gutman
enterprise ... sports
Whisper Nelson remembers scoring a point for the opposing team in her last soccer match four years ago. So when she wins a chance to kick a goal past a professional soccer player for a million dollars, she is torn. Should she risk further humiliation and failure in front of all of Oklahoma City?
sequel: The Million Dollar Shot
sequel: The Million Dollar Strike
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Some Kind of Pride (age 8-11)
by Maria Testa
identity ... family ... sports
Eleven-year-old Ruth is the star shortstop in her small Maine town, and now a reporter is coming to interview her for Sports Illustrated magazine. She's at the top of her game. Then she overhears her father in the crowd: ``Real major-league talent. But I can't help thinking what a shame it is that it's all wasted on a girl.'' Suddenly Ruth is doubting herself, her dream, and the game she loves. In search of answers, she looks to those closest to her: her best friend, Ellie, a self-proclaimed feminist; her father, a famous sportswriter; and her mother, a firefighter hero, who died eight years ago. But Ruth knows the truth lies within herself.
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Matt Christopher's Sports Series (age 8-11)
by Stephanie Peters
realistic ... friendship ... sports
The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, the importance of good sportsmanship and playing as part of a team. You'll find all this and more in Matt Christopher's exciting books.
title: Soccer Hero
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Matt Christopher's Sports Series (age 8-11)
by Matt Christopher
realistic ... friendship ... sports
The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, the importance of good sportsmanship and playing as part of a team. You'll find all this and more in Matt Christopher's exciting books.
title: The Lucky Baseball Bat
title: Catcher With a Glass Arm
title: Center Court Sting
title: Centerfield Ballhawk
title: Challenge at Second Base
title: The Comeback Challenge
title: The Diamond Champs
title: Dirt Bike Racer
title: Dirt Bike Runaway
title: Glue Fingers
title: Ice Magic
title: Johnny Long Legs
title: The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
title: Man Out at First
title: Mountain Bike Mania
title: Skateboard Tough
title: Snowboard Maverick
title: Soccer Halfback
title: Top Wing
title: Tough to Tackle
title: The Submarine Pitch
title: Lacrosse Face-Off
title: Football Fugitive

Duveneck Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:27 2012
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