Sports & Recreation

Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for teen female players, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692946244Author Shane LedyardFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint LedyardPublisher LedyardWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm

THE HILARIOUS COMING-OF-AGE NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ABOUT A BOY'Touching, very funny' Guardian __________________ 'There was this time when everything seemed to have come together. And so obviously it was time to go and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Schneider Family Book Award and Schneider Family Book Award 2012 and Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award 2013 and Young Adult Services Division, School...

'A STUNNING READ FOR SUMMER!'Reading in the SunshineAs a professional surfer, seventeen-year-old Iris has travelled the sun-kissed beaches of the globe. But after a tumultuous week in Miami leaves her heartbroken, Iris returns to her home town in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910611227Author Pippa GoodhartFormat PaperbackImprint Catnip Publishing LtdPublisher Catnip Publishing Ltd

Part road-trip drama, part comedy and part romance, This is Not the End packs a huge pop-culture punch with a twist - perfect for fans of Adam Silvera! 'Road-trip drama meets comedy and romance' BIG ISSUE NORTH ...

The 'Gold' Generation! Melchester Rovers' reign of the 80s continues! As the team surges forward towards a Milk Cup final, they are undoubtedly the best in the country. But this hasn't stopped some discontent behind the scenes. With cricket legend Geoff...

After joining the school hurling team, Declan must find a way to juggle training for this new sport and football at the same time. When Smithgreen's goalkeeper gets injured, Declan convinces his brother, Daniel, to take the spot. But their...

TIME FOR HEROES! Play-Offs is the third book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers fiction series. Part of the first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom Palmer.The end of the season is here, and it is make or break for...

Our revision resources are the smart choice for those revising for externally assessed Component 3 in the BTEC Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness. This book contains four full-length practice assessments, helping you to: Prepare by familiarising...

"Will you please come back and play for the club Aoife?". Aidan asks his twin sister this question every week. Twins, Aoife and Aidan Power, along with their four best friends love playing Gaelic football. They spend most evenings after school playing...

IT'S TOUGH AT THE TOP! Teamwork is the second book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers fiction series. Part of the first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom Palmer.Roy Race is living the dream. After all, how many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800315501Author Anthony PottsFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams) 338g

The Smithgreen team are invited to Spain to participate in the GAA World Games and play against teams from different countries. But Declan's excitement about the trip soon turns sour, as he struggles to prove himself to the new coach and keep his place...

THE TIGER YEARS! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from the 1970s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic.The seventies was a very turbulent time in Britain. Following on from...

Uplifting teen drama with a sporting focus. Baljit couldn't be happier with life, especially as he's in with a chance of playing for his heroes, Liverpool FC. But decisions need to be made and it might not work exactly as Bal hopes. Sequel to Dream On...

You can see bubbles in lots of different places - and you can play in them, too!Book InformationISBN 9781398237612Author Anne GiulieriFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint RaintreePublisher Capstone Global Library Ltd

'Who are we?' 'Ballymarra! Ballymarra!' everyone shouted loudly. Thirteen-year-old Anna loves Gaelic football, and she's good: focused, skilled and strong. But then everything changes; after a terrible loss, Anna and her family move to a new...

THE BIRTH OF AN ICON!Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from the 1950s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic.Roy Race is only a schoolboy - but the scouts from the mighty...

Book 8 in the acclaimed Rugby Spirit series. Eoin Madden and his friends are back at school and it looks like it will be a fun year with new subjects and activities to try. After all his years on the Junior Cup team, Eoin is looking forward to a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914389580Author Gillian BaxterFormat PaperbackPage Count 298Imprint Jane Badger BooksPublisher Jane Badger Books

For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears - one of the NFL's most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the league's pre-eminent defenders with his athleticism,...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Her Dark Wings is a modern-day take on the Persephone myth, infused with the intense potency of teenage passions. The richness of Greek myth is vividly brought to life by the immediacy and originality of a fiery, contemporary drama. And iconic mythic...

MELCHESTER MELTDOWN! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from the 1990s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic.The dawn of this new decade was one that Melchester Rovers would...

#1 New York Times BestsellerA People Kid Pick of the weekFrom the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes this radically original portrait of five young basketball players, one enlightening coach, and the awesome...

THE END OF THE DREAM? Foul Playis the second book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of the first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning comics writer Rob Williams.With a stunning super-strike against...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781272206Author Durant AlanFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Ransom PublishingPublisher Ransom PublishingWeight(grams) 82g

Never give up on what you believe. Redwood Rovers FC are in trouble. The council wants to sell the club's pitches to a property developer. With no money to spare, Redwood's very future is threatened. Until Zak hears about the YouTube Allstars Cup...

Five kids with one dream: to become the greatest sports stars in the world! Follow Kim as she trains to be the best at her favourite sport: rugby! Kim has been at the best - and most mysterious! - sports academy in the world for a few months now. She...

The British have always had a special affinity for their coastal resorts and piers are the epitome of the British seaside. This book takes the reader on a clockwise tour of our islands, stopping at every pier and walking through their histories. Yet this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782733891605Author Auzou PublishingPage Count 14Imprint Auzou EveilPublisher Auzou Eveil

Support children in their early development. iPrimary The World Around Us Reception workbooks provide structured activities designed to support your child's early emotional, social, physical and creative development from ages 3-5, helping children...

The seventh and final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Field Party series-a Southern soap opera filled with football, cute boys, and pick-up trucks-from USA TODAY bestselling author Abbi Glines.Five years after the Lawton High football team last...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789506273Author Claudia MartinFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Five kids with one dream: to become the greatest sports stars in the world! Joe knows he has no chance of catching the mysterious scout's eye - he loves football, but he's by far the worst player in his club. Despite this, he's whisked away to a...

"Packed full of emotion. . . . An influential read with a powerful message."-BooklistWhether goose or swan, I have wings. And I'll fly.Gus's life is about one thing-swimming. And he knows that the only coach in town who can get him to the Olympics is...

Follow the trials and tribulations of Declan Kirby and his team at Smithgreen Gaelic football club, a recently formed but promising GAA team. Although they have a talented team, there are problems beneath the surface - will their temperamental star...

Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier - he's captain of the Junior Cup team, he's training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. But it's not all fun and games, as Eoin also has...