Sports & Recreation

A warm and thought-provoking tale from a master storyteller, winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award and author of the Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig."Mam, did you think George was," I say, "a bit ... weird?""Weird? Yes, I suppose so. But...

Mo and Yaz are in the mood for a picnic. They've packed their trusty red rug and a lovely lunch, but they have no idea what's in store for them! From the start, everything goes wrong and the two friends will have to be creative to find the perfect place...

The competition and the tension heightens as Paul Stewart continues the action in the second of this four-part football series. Can Dale Juniors win the local football cup for a second time? Scott, Danny and Jack think they can! But when Jack...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434234230Author Jake MaddoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for Iowa Children's Choice Award.Book InformationISBN 9780375835346Author Ron RoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Random House Books for Young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434279323Author Margaret GurevichFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Capstone Press

IT'S A ROCKY ROAD! Game Changer is the eighth book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers illustrated fiction series, and the second Rocky of the Rovers story. Part of the third season, this exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom Palmer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544570986Author Kwame AlexanderFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 435gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

Prepare for Sports Day carnage as the Montagues and Capulets battle for the House Medal in this laugh-out-loud Shakespeare-inspired drama from Ross Montgomery. Top school athletes Dom and Blake have been best friends for ever - B and D, D-Dog...

"It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming home!" Sing along to the ultimate football anthem with the only official Three Lions songbook. A few minutes of singalong fun...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684010516Author Rose OstrowFormat HardbackPage Count 38Imprint Mascot BooksPublisher Mascot BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 257mm * 213mm * 10mm

There's a new addition to our strong family! Now that Pequeno is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. From tummy time, to sitting up and crawling, to those exciting first steps, baby is growing stronger every day. And mom and dad are right...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for New Jersey Garden State Children's Book Award.Book InformationISBN 9780375829659Author Peter Anthony EastmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House...

Max likes football, but he's not very good. He starts to feel jealous of Zoe and her skills and tries to cheat to win. He soon learns that practice is the only way to get better.About the AuthorShelley Swanson Sateren is the award-winning author of many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915542243Author Elaine HeneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 155Imprint Grey Pony FilmsPublisher Grey Pony Films

'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. . . shoots. . . and SCORES! Goal for Scotland in the 89th minute of this World Cup quarter-final! England are on their knees. Ferguson...

Best friends Charlotte and Mia are training to become Secret Princesses, magical princesses with the power to make wishes come true!Layla would love to be on a gymnastics team, but horrid Princess Poison has taken her lucky charm! Can the girls show her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278397Author Jim PerrinFormat HardbackPage Count 292Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394851310Author Stan BerenstainFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 98gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Pete takes risks when he sets out on the ice to rescue a dog... Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers. Pete knows that you must not walk on ice. But a dog is stuck out there on the lake! What can he do?...

JACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEASAmbushed by the Shogun's samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with...

A winter wonderland is twice as nice when you have friends to share it with. For most field mice, winter means burrowing down and snuggling in. But not for Lucy! She loves snow crunching under her paws and wearing a fluffy wool hat. But most of all, Lucy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553112542Author Grace LinFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Tim is terrible at French, so when his football coach Max offers to help with his homework he's thrilled. He knows it's wrong, but his marks are so much better he pushes that out of his mind. When Max starts charging for his help, Tim gets entangled in a...

Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magic football they're playing against teams they never imagined!So when Frankie, Louise, Charlie and trusty Max get sent back to medieval times ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980835342Author Jon TuckerFormat PaperbackPage Count 171Imprint Storm Bay BooksPublisher Storm Bay Books

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary...

Enjoy activities you can complete again and again with Marvel's AvengersBook InformationISBN 9781803687100Author Marvel Entertainment International LtdFormat PaperbackPage Count 8Imprint Autumn PublishingPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams)...

Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined!When they're transported back into the Wild West, Frankie's team will have to go...

Junayd and his friends think madrasa is a waste of time, and older brother Saleem is fast becoming the black sheep of the family. That is, until the Imam of the mosque initiates an extra-curricular project outside his comfort zone. But can faith and...

The second book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on Cbeebies! Jamie Johnson can't believe his luck. He's playing for Kingfield School in the Cup Semi-Final and scouts from his favourite club, Hawkstone United, are...

The local youth club are putting an under-elevens squad together - and Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason are determined to be picked.They know they're the best players in their school - but what if that isn't good enough and they don't make the team? Dal knows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780141304700Author Roald DahlFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 197mm *...

Marcus Atkinson is a super swimmer (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his arms and legs. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to.....

"A joyful and dazzling exploration of our universe" BooklistStargazers rejoice at this beautiful, accessible and fascinating story about our incredible night sky, with stunning pictures from the Hubble telescope!There is so much for Ada to do while...

The Parkview team are off to compete in the Regional Championship tournament, but their striker is in trouble. The team is improving all the time, but Tulsi, once the star, is getting left behind. When she's dropped from both the school team and her...

The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on Cbeebies! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory. Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player (and in...

Alejandro is a new high school American football quarterback with big shoes to fill - his brother's. But none of the plays that worked for his brother seem to be working for him. With Coach J threatening to bench him, Alejandro has to come up with...

Luke Lawless is the son of a famous NASCAR driver. Peter Hildebrand has the best BMX gear that money can buy. Houston Morikami is the only girl to win the state BMX title. So what do these three talented teens have in common? They're all racing in the...

A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory… ‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’...