Resultados para "For the Win" en Literatura y ficción

Jody’s little brother Max wants Freddy the frog, a prize at the games along the beach. She hasn’t been lucky yet, but maybe she just needs a few more tries. Will her money add up for another chance?

Jennie McGrady is quickly gaining a reputation as an amateur sleuth, and it isn't going unnoticed by the local media. But the glamour of publicity is getting old, and Jennie would love to disappear into the crowd - especially when a plea from Courtney Evans leaves her out in the cold. Courtney is the typical wild sixteen-year-old: weird hair, strange friends, and an attitude to boot. But underneath the hype Jennie finds a compassionate, hurting friend who is running scared.

Etta isn't like other kids at school, and she's proud of it. The class misanthrope and the owner of the greenest hair at Doolittle Middle School, she's still reeling from a painful friendship breakup, making her more than happy to burn middle-school bridges before she heads off to the local alternative high school next year.

Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team. Everyone expects him to be a natural on the court. He's an all-star, except for one thing. He's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference between win or lose, he freaks! Can he solve his problem in time to earn back the respect of his coach and teammates and himself?

High up in a temple within the clouds of Mount Olympus, a voice bellows, scaring the birds into flight. It is Zeus (ZOOSE), the Greek god of sky, thunder, and lightning. He says, “I challenge the gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best conqueror!

The seventh animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. Watch out for Larry the drama-loving llama in the next instalment of the wonderful AWESOME ANIMALS series...

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Twelve-year old Lawrence is new to chess--can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? Find out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don’t make the rules—just right for...

The game is on in this fun-filled middle grade debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in sports, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Pérez! The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship—and with it, a...

ElderBerry Wine celebrates the beauty and majesty of our elders, and the richness they bring by simply being a part of our lives. Join Sora and her grandmother as they explore this bubbly, delightful drink of life and all of the ways in which our elders contribute to its sweetness.

Die Uhren auf dem Schnuppestern ticken anders. Kein Wunder. Denn ein Tag dauert so lange, bis alle Menschen, Tiere und Aliens, die dort wohnen, einmal mit AAAAAAAAAH-Rufen dran waren. Das hört sich zwar seltsam an, aber irgendwie musste man doch festlegen, wie lange ein Tag zu dauern hat. Schließlich saust der Schnuppestern geradewegs durchs Universum und dreht sich nicht, wie etwa die Erde, um sich selbst und um eine Sonne. An manchen Tagen und Wochen ist es daher so zappenduster wie stockdunkel dort – von den unendlich vielen Sternen einmal abgesehen.

In the royal palace is Odin. He says, “As All-Father, I challenge you other gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best!”

A small story narrated for children

Once a year the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honour of the Gruesome Games – a school sports day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But when the pranks start getting out of hand and the Book of Bad is stolen, it’s up to Bram and the gang to get to the bottom of the mystery. Will they go down in history for the right reasons?

A “must-read for tweens and their parents"" (SLJ, starred review), this funny, feminist, and queer contemporary middle grade debut follows 12-year-old loner Hazel Hill, who after one of her classmates is harassed online, devises a plan to catch the school's golden boy in the act. Seventh...

Little Steps & the Quest for the 3 Symbols: Part One invites you to a world of ancient magic and profound discovery through its captivating audiobook. Masterfully narrated by the acclaimed Rula Lenska, this timeless coming-of-age classic offers an enchanting listening experience for all ages. Get ready to be whisked away to a land of pharaohs, mythical creatures, and self-discovery.

Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them:"Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true.But whether you win depends...

Oliver the boxer puppy empowers his friend Asher to discover the true meaning of winning, revealing that true growth lies in embracing that we can’t emerge victorious every time. Asher, his sister Sariah, and Oliver join forces for an uplifting outdoor adventure, navigating this invaluable life lesson together.