Various Readers
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
They were supposed to be attending a volunteer dinner in their honor, but instead, Owen and Gray have been stranded in the middle of a raging blizzard. Once the storm subsides, the boys decide to try to find their way back to civilization. But with no food or water, freezing temperatures, and no help in sight, both boys begin to lose hope. Can they make it safely home, or will the frozen elements become too much for them to handle?
2) Free climb
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Amir's new friend doesn't want to learn the right way to climb, and soon he's in serious danger"--Publisher.
3) Kart crash
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Austin loves go-kart racing, but has to leave his own kart behind when he moves to a new town. Can he win with a rental?
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, save's Riley's board. The next day, Bernie acts as if he's never seen Riley before. Later, when Bernie's board breaks during the final round of the biggest skating contest of the year, Riley must decide whether to help him or to use the accident to win.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ever since he arrived at his family's rented summer house, Brendan has been hearing horror stories from all of the locals about sharks in the water. His new friend and surfing partner, Alex, swears the stories aren't true, but Brendan can't shake his fear. Then, one day, when Alex and Brendan are surfing off the coast, Brendan's shark nightmare comes true in a horrible way.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
It was supposed to be a fun camping trip. Tom and Kevin had been looking forward to it all summer. Kevin had never camped before, and Tom couldn't wait to show his friend how to fish and survive in the wilderness. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, their fun trip vanishes, replaced by a mad dash for survival. Tom and Kevin have to use their smarts to outrun the lava spilling madly from the volcano's peak.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win? .
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town. Right away, Juan thinks he's made the wrong choice. He can't catch, he can't throw, and one of the members of the team hasn't been making it easy for Juan to feel at home. Can the ex-track star learn his new sport in time for the biggest game of the season?
10) Hoop hotshot
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Hotshot basketball player Joe learns the importance of teamwork.
11) Gold medal swim
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.
12) Wild hike
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Nick's cousins give him a hard time about what they see as his excessive "rule-following" on their camping trip, but may change their tune after one cousin finds himself in real danger.
13) Takedown
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Jeff knows he can good at wrestling, but can he control his temper long enough to win a match?
15) Cycling champion
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Austin, eager to win sports trophies like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters his name for a three mile race--will he learn in time that bicycle racing is as much about technique as speed?
17) Lacrosse attack
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Peter faces a formidable opponent in Hurley Johnson, the lacrosse team captain who's so fearful that Peter will take his position on the team that he schemes to make Peter quit the squad altogether.