Sports Fiction Teen

Michele è poco più che un ragazzino, gioca da centravanti e sta per esordire in serie A. La notte prima del grande giorno lui e il vecchio massaggiatore Manon si raccontano i debutti dei campioni, da Buffon a Messi, da Totti a Maldini, da Ibrahimovic a Pato e Balotelli; e le prodezze di pelé e Maradona, assi senza età e senza tempo. Un libro di storie, emozioni, aneddoti, gol spettacolari e parate memorabili.

In dieser "klingenden Mozart-Biografie" erklärt Peter Härtling anhand von ausgewählten Briefen aus 10 Jahren, wie aus dem Wunderkind ganz allmählich ein berühmter junger Mann wurde. Seine persönlichen Kommentare sowie Anekdoten und Details aus Mozarts Leben zeigen, wie sehr er den großen Komponisten liebt und bewundert.

For sixteen-year-old Amanda Scott, the real competition isn't on the mat. It’s in the space between heartbeats, in the silence before the music starts, in the whisper of doubt that threatens to shatter her focus. The gym may be her sanctuary, but it is also her proving ground, where every move is judged not just by her discerning coach but by the relentless inner critic who asks if she’s perfect enough.

Joe Stoshack may be an awkward kid, but he knows baseball - and baseball cards. Since he was seven, he has been collecting them. So when his mother tells him he can earn five dollars by cleaning out an old lady's attic, Joe dreams of the cards he can buy.

Judit es una niña de casi doce años que dibuja muy bien. Vive con su madre y su abuelo en Ginebra. Su padre, un famoso pintor, se marchó a Hungría cuando era pequeña. Judit está preparándose para participar en un concurso de dibujo cuando, inesperadamente, el ajedrez se cruza en su camino y comienza a aficionarse. Judit jugará muchas partidas, pero una de ellas le va a cambiar la vida. La disputará contra Mr. Aliyat, un extraño maestro del ajedrez, nacido en Irán, que se comunica a través de enigmáticas notas.

Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field. As the Copperheads' starting goalie, she might be the difference between a state title and total defeat - and she likes it that way. When a concussion takes Alyssa out of the lineup, her rising-star teammate Becca Miller takes over in goal. Becca turns out to be pretty good, too. And what seemed like a temporary change might not be so temporary after all. Will Alyssa heal in time for playoffs? And even if she recovers, what kind of beast will she have to be to knock Becca back to her old position?

As a defender for the Fraser High girls' soccer team, Addie used to be ready for anything. There was no play she couldn't shut down. But now the biggest threat on the field is one of her teammates...who is also Addie's former best friend. When Eva Riley moved to town, she and Addie became super close. But when Eva wanted to be more than friends, Addie put soccer first instead. Suddenly Eva's sending Addie mean notes. Then she's screwing up Addie's plays. After a while Addie's not sure she even wants her friend back.

It's the start of a new soccer season, and Lacy Sheridan is anxious. She spent the winter recovering from a knee injury that still gives her nightmares. But Lacy is trying not to let fear get the best of her. She needs to bring her A-game if she wants to impress soccer recruiters. Raven McAlister is a tough-as-nails player who plays the same position as Lacy - and she's going after Lacy's starting spot. Will Raven move to sabotage her teammate? And can Lacy ignore the pressure and play the way she used to?

Since they were six-year-olds, Madison and Dayton have had soccer sync. Maddie doesn't have to see her best friend on the field to know where she'll be. Her passes to Dayton are perfect, as if the two of them can read each other's minds. Together, they're a scoring machine. There's only one problem: Lately Dayton seems more interested in partying than playing soccer. And Dayton's change of heart couldn't have come at a worse time.

An invitation to train at B.A.S.E. Camp, the British Academy of Sporting Excellence, is every young athlete's dream. But what is really going on behind the scenes? Who is the mystery runner that appears out of nowhere? And where does the lake tunnel lead to, with its secret entrance beneath the statue of Olympic champion, Taffy Jones? Are the boys brave enough to find out the answers to these questions, and more?

Between finishing late school projects and looking after her brothers and sister, Faith Patel barely has time to play soccer. And when she's at practice, surrounded by girls who can afford to play in club leagues, she doesn't even feel like part of the team. So when Coach Berg starts to give Faith extra attention, she feels...really special. It might be crazy, but suddenly Faith has a crush on her coach. Can she keep her head in the game?

With NASCAR in their sights, Logan and Team Taylor face their biggest challenge yet: improving their pit times to compete at the highest level. Slate’s solution for this is simple—practice, practice, practice. But amidst their intense training, a personal crisis strikes. Racing against time, Team Taylor must come together like never before to rise above the challenges and compete with the best. In this defining moment of speed and teamwork, will Logan and his team surpass their limits to achieve their dreams?

Logan Reed's life is thrown into disarray when he's forced to relocate, losing not only his cherished sponsor but the familiar comforts of his old life. As he settles into a new town and a new school, Logan must confront his identity both on and off the track. Determined to race again, he faces the daunting task of finding a new sponsor and proving his worth. But unknown challenges loom, threatening his comeback and testing his resilience. Can Logan find his place in this new world and chase his dreams of racing glory?

Logan's passion for racing burns brighter than ever, but his excitement turns to dismay when Slate reveals that the team is out of cars in racing condition. As they prepare for the National Tour event, internal strife and the mysterious disappearance of the team owner’s car put the future of Team Taylor at risk. Logan takes it upon himself to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. With the stakes higher than ever, can Logan lead his team to overcome their differences and succeed on the national stage?

Bibiana es una joven normal, inmersa en una sociedad obsesionada con la apariencia física. Como les sucede a muchas personas, ella cae en una trampa que pone en peligro su vida. Los fantasmas del espejo es una historia estremecedora, breve, basada en hechos reales. Aunque sea sólo por entretenimiento y cultura, todos deberíamos escucharlo. Descubre las causas, consecuencias y soluciones de los trastornos alimentarios. Es indispensable para jóvenes, padres y maestros. Urgente en la época actual.

Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport that's determined by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesn't give up - from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League until she realizes her dream and becomes one of three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnson's life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.

Gardner Dickinson is almost 15, and his life is a mess. His bedroom is littered with library books he never reads. He daydreams about building muscles, but never gets around to it. Worst of all, his recently laid-off dad is more interested in playing golf than finding a new job. But one day life starts to click for Gardner. He finishes a few of those library books, begins running after school and starts earning some spare cash - and those muscles he’s craved - by splitting wood for the neighbors.

Ascoltando si impara!... Anche la letteratura, con il Prof. In questo audiolibro che fa parte della collana dedicata alla letteratura, ci avvicineremo alla vita e alle opere di Luigi Pirandello. Il Prof vi parla di Pirandello e delle sue opere più significative, dei suoi pensieri, i romanzi, e le celebri opere teatrali.

Amidst the concrete jungle of Baltimore, a young baller named Joel faces a formidable foe: dyslexia, a constant battle that turns the halls of academia into a labyrinth of words. However, on the court, the young prodigy finds solace and a chance to shine. With visions of a professional career and the roar of adoring fans echoing in his ears, Joel navigates the streets, forging bonds of friendship with those who believe in him. Through grit and determination, he battles the odds, chasing his dreams and never giving up.

Taylor’s new life is perfect. His best friend and next-door neighbor, Gracie has no idea his family is hiding a secret, and no idea he has a huge crush on her. Until his twin brother, Kade is released from juvenile detention center and wants to rock his world. He also wants to be matched up with Gracie. When Gracie is introduced to the guy she thinks is Taylor’s cousin, she is smitten. Kade’s smoldering eyes, so similar to Taylor’s, hide secrets behind disheveled brown curls, a tattoo and a rock star T-shirt.