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      • Trusted Partner
        Children's & young adult fiction & true stories
        2021

        No problem, Sam

        by Oksana Lushchevska

        Sam is the award winning ballroom dancer. But one day his dad decides the boy must become a real man and enrolls him in the combat club. And that’s when the real adventures begins. Will Sam be able to withstand a much stronger opponent? Will he find his dance partner Anhelinka? You will learn about all this on the pages of this dynamic and humororus book.

      • Trusted Partner
        Children's & YA
        2020

        Whiz - The Kid Who Loved to Run

        by Olesia Keshelia-Isak (Author), Olha Dehtiariova (Illustrator)

        This is a funny and touching story about running, love, friendship, and support. It is about getting to know oneself and the world that surrounds us.The main character Theo cannot sit still and loves to run, just like his mother, for whom running is an essential part of her life. Theo knows a lot about runners, and yet, as he is getting ready to participate in a race, countless questions emerge in his head. What does it take to become a champion? How does one learn to always be first? And most importantly — how and when to reveal to his mom the secret that explains why he is always so hyper energetic. In addition to the fictional story, the book contains useful information and tips: what young runners should eat, how to choose comfortable sneakers, what pulse is and why it is important to measure it, what marathons, halfmarathons and children’s races are, and how to join them... Lastly, the book comes with a tangible prize that every young reader is going to love: upon finishing it, they are all guaranteed to get a medal!     From 6 to 9 years, 5980 words Rightsholders: publishing@yakaboo.com

      • Children's & YA
        2018

        Right Arm Over

        by Moti Nandy (Translated by Arunava Sinha)

        An unforgettable story of cricket and friendship from a master of sports fiction. Jibon and Ananto are best friends and promising cricketers—Jibon a stylish batsman, and Ananto a gifted fast bowler. But one day they have an accident and Jibon loses half his right arm. Considered the more talented of the two, his cricket career is over. Not one to give up, he makes it his mission to see that his friend plays for India. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is in turmoil as it heads into a Test series against Australia. Jibon is determined that Ananto will find his opportunity and shine at the international level. But even if he gets his chance, will Ananto be able to deliver? With its fascinating descriptions of playing cricket for the country, the workings of a cricket team, the politics of selection committees and the life of sportspeople, Right Arm Over is not just a novel about sports. It is also about the grit and determination needed to succeed, about friendship, and about sacrifices that are made out of love and commitment.

      • Children's & YA
        September 2018

        Silent Striker

        by Pete Kalu

        A novel about friendship and family, The Silent Striker explores the issue of disability, and deafness, and the different ways in which we can choose to handle it. Marcus is a footballing genius who keeps getting into deep trouble at his school. He is the best player by far at Ducie High, in a tough, ethnically diverse, inner-city area. He's actually so good that there's a very real chance he'll be signed by Manchester United.  But when he discovers he may be losing his hearing, his whole world falls to pieces and he finds himself having to put them back together on his own. But is this feeling of isolation real or just a consequence of his own behaviour? Dealing with deafness, shifting friends, crazy parents and a ‘special measures’ school, he will have to gather all the strength he can find – in others as well as within himself. Marcus gradually understands that accepting the help of others is ultimately an acceptance of self.

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)

        Basketball War

        by Jonny Zucker

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)
        July 2010

        What I Learned From Being a Cheerleader

        by Adrianne Ambrose

        Eleven-year-old Elaine Rewitzer is funny, smart and happy being a geek, but when she wins a spot on the Cross Creek Middle School Buccaneers cheerleading squad, she gets totally into her new life. Her mega-brain best friend Bethany warns that Elaine will just become “part of the herd,” and her best geek-guy-pal, Tim, (who is struggling with nose polyps) feels forgotten. Will Elaine survive the roller coaster of pre-teen cheerleader fame? Will she win the heart of the cutest boy on the basketball team? Will she confess her “uncool” love for comic books? Will she lose Bethany and Tim's friendship for-evah? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: When not writing novels about cheerleaders, barbarians or vampires, Adrianne Ambrose is being nominated for video game awards starring dangerous high school girls. Adrianne contributes to the Fraggle Rock comic book series. www.adrianneambrose.com

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)

        Victory Boys

        by Jamal Orme

      • Children's & young adult fiction & true stories
        February 2012

        Eeek! The Runaway Alien

        by Karen Inglis

        A boy, an alien and World Cup football. A match made in heaven for soccer fans aged 7-10! 'Laugh-out-loud funny!' Eleven-year-old Charlie Spruit can't believe his luck when he opens his door to an alien one morning. Who is he? Why has he come? Charlie soon discovers that this alien has run away from space to Earth to be with him because he's soccer mad and the World Cup is on...! 'Eeek,' as Charlie decides to call him, takes up secret residence in Charlie's bedroom where he sleeps on the ceiling by night and pores over Charlie's football magazines and stickers by day. All is going surprisingly well until slimy sci-fi mad Sid Spiker, who lives out the back, spots Eeek through his telescope. Sid has his own plans for this alien, which bring surprises that no-one could have imagined... Praise for Eeek! Eeek! has been praised by teachers, children’s book editors, reading charities and parents as a great book for boys age 7-10, including reluctant readers, and several UK schools have adopted it for Year 3 class readers or children’s books clubs. Girls who love football love it too!

      • Children's & YA

        The Mysterious Wrestler

        by Hélène Gloria / Stéphanie Alastra

        Basile and Messaoud are delighted to attend a wrestling match organized in their city. They know Ali Gator, the formidable champion. But they don’t know who his opponent, Rhino Ferocious, is. All day they wonder about the identity of the latter: could it be the butcher? the mailman? or maybe even the teacher? When they attend the fight, the boys are dazzled: Rhino Ferocious manages to win thanks to his agility and flexibility. After the match, they go to the locker room in the hope of meeting him… and come face to face with none other than Basile’s mom! • Overcoming stereotypes and refusing labels • Wrestling; between fighting and theater • Humorous and light illustrations

      • Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

        Yuan Huan's Booth

        by Miyase Sertbarut

        This is the story of a curious boy who is not a big admirer of books, but his life is turned upside down when the circus arrives in their town. Because it was a magical receiver that could tell magical stories, a forgotten telephone box changed his life forever. llhami initially believes it is a band record, but the stories are told by Yuan Huan, a Chinese writer. His multidimensional stories pique the reader's interest in learning more about lhami. Yuan Huan's Booth implies a harmonious combination of curiosity and book love, and it awaits the awakening of a self-exploration in one's life.

      • Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

        The Sky Painter

        by Goktug Canbaba

        Sky painter is very successful at his task of painting the sky and restoring the night. But he believes he is unimportant because no one sees him. Everything goes tupsy-turvy when he puts stars in his clothes and shines. People admire him at first but suffer from sleepless nights, and he recognizes his significance in the end. The author, Goktug Canbaba, tries to highlight the concept of self-esteem in his early readers through the stunning illustrations of Ceyhun Sen.

      • Children's & YA
        March 2020

        As Fast As I Can

        by Penny Tangey

        From CBCA-shortlisted author Penny Tangey comes this funny, heartfelt novel about ten-year-old Vivian and her quest to one day become an Olympic middle-distance runner. Dealing with themes around chronic illness, persistence and acceptance.     One girl. One dream. A few hurdles.   Ten-year-old Vivian is determined to win a medal at the Olympic Games one day. Problem is, she hasn’t found a sport she’s any good at yet. But everyone says if you work hard enough you can achieve anything, right? So when Vivian discovers she has a talent for cross country running, finally, her Olympic dream might actually come true.    But then a family illness is uncovered and all of Vivian’s plans begin to unravel. Can she keep her dream alive? Or will she be stopped in her tracks?   A funny, heartfelt novel about resilience, acceptance and dreaming big.

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)
        October 2020

        Soccer Superstars

        by David Bedford

        The Team are on a high. They have just won the Superstars Record for the most unbeaten matches. It’s one of the oldest records in the league. The problem is, the record is jinxed.

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)
        September 2020

        Superteam

        by David Bedford

        Harvey has spent his entire life savings on a pair of Armadillo Aces - the best soccer bots money can buy. But when Professor Gertie melts them, and rich kid Jackie Spoyle starts trying to buy up The Team, Harvey is desperate. He needs to play. He needs to keep The Team together. He needs boots - Now

      • Sporting stories (Children's/YA)
        October 2020

        World Cup Heroes

        by David Bedford

        The Team have achieved everything Harvey had dreamed they would. They’ve won a silver trophy, medals, league titles, and they hold the Superstars Record. Harvey, though, has been having a new dream. In it, The Team are playing in the World Cup final... and they’re winning! Can Harvey’s impossible dream be about to come true?

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