Résultats pour "Adults" dans Fiction sur le sport

For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the twelve books are still eagerly read by children and adults alike – by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome’s unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old.

Place the ball. Pick your spot. Three steps back. Breathe. Owen is closer than ever to achieving his dream: becoming a professional footballer. All he has to do is stay focused. No distractions. Just football. But when a hidden note tucked inside his new boots reveals a cry for help from the factory workers who made them, Owen discovers the beautiful game might be hiding some ugly secrets. Suddenly, chasing his dream doesn't feel so important. It's time to decide which path he really wants to take.

Kylie Jean is her big brother's biggest fan when he's on the field.

Sean isn't looking forward to a family camping trip that includes his new stepsister. She's five years younger than he is, she talks all the time, and she has a pink backpack. It's hard for Sean to imagine that he will ever feel like Christina's big brother.

After a long wait, the snow is falling. Rico is ready to race into some winter activities. Will Robot be able to keep up?

Morgan feels like she is too short to be good at basketball. But all that changes when her friend Alexis helps her practice.

Oh, es gibt Zoff! Dieses Mal innerhalb der Mannschaft. Den Streit haben ihre nächsten Ligagegner angestachelt, um die stärkste Waffe der FUSSBALLBANDE zu entschärfen, nämlich deren Teamwork. Dabei bräuchten die Freunde gerade jetzt einen besonderen Zusammenhalt, denn es gilt einen ganz ungewöhnlichen Sponsor für ihre Fußballschuhe zu überzeugen.

Andrea è di Firenze, ma vive da poco in Brianza, ed è un ragazzino come tanti altri. Frequenta la seconda media, a scuola se la cava, cerca di non dare pensieri alla mamma, soprattutto da quando il papà, il suo eroe, se n'è andato in cielo troppo in fretta. Il calcio è la sua grande passione (gioca difensore nella squadra della sua cittadina). La Juventus, la sua squadra del cuore. Leonardo Bonucci, il suo idolo. Ed è proprio a lui, al suo amico Leo, che Andrea, in difficoltà perché preso di mira da una banda di bulletti chiamata "I Teschi".

Casey Quinn has got to dance. It’s in her bones. She’s got more grace in her pinkie toe than all those prissy ballet-school girls put together, though you’d never guess it from her skinny white chicken-legs and her hand-me-down ballet shoes. When Casey shuts her eyes, she sees the bright lights of the New York City stage. She’s going to get there. Somehow.... A funny, fantastic story about a young girl with high hopes who is determined to live her dreams, from debut novelist Sarah Rubin.

In this novel for middle-graders, talented baseball player Caspar Cadman has a great arm and a big secret. He used to live life as a girl.

Annie's roller derby team, the Liberty Belles, are finally on a winning streak. They plan a special Halloween bout with their archrivals, the High Rollers. But Annie sprains her ankle - will it heal in time for the bout? To make matters worse, Tyler seems to be ignoring her and flirting with Kelsey, her school's most popular cheerleader. At least Jesse is proving to be a good friend - he always seems to know exactly how to cheer her up.

When Specky leaves his beloved Booyong High, he's torn between his old friends and his new team-mates. His loyalty will be tested – on the field and off – because when he crosses that white line, Booyong becomes his enemy. And Gosmore Grammar expects nothing less than absolute loyalty from their new star student. Specky prepares to play a vital part in the school's most revered sporting event – the Boots of Glory football match.

Junko is bad at athletics. Really bad. Other students laugh because they think she is small and weak. Then her teacher takes the class on a trip to a mountain. It’s bigger than any Junko’s ever seen, but she is determined to make it to the top. Ganbatte, her teacher tells her. Do your best. After that first trip, Junko becomes a mountaineer in body and spirit. She climbs snowy mountains, rocky mountains and even faraway mountains outside of her home country of Japan.

Pupi, el extraterrestre, disfruta con el fútbol pero siempre se hace un lío tremendo con las porterías. Sus amigas, Blanca y Bego, le invitan a visitar un estadio de fútbol. ¿Cómo acabará el partido estando Pupi allí? Una historia que enseña y divierte al mismo tiempo.