Tommy Greenwald crafts compelling narratives specifically designed to engage young readers, particularly those who may be reluctant to pick up a book. His writing style is characterized by its dynamic nature and ability to immerse readers in the story. Greenwald focuses on creating relatable characters and situations that resonate with his audience, fostering a genuine interest in literature. His approach aims to be both accessible and stimulating, encouraging the development of reading habits.
A high school freshman quarterback grapples with the dual pressures of athletic success and familial responsibility as his father's health declines due to football-related injuries. As Caleb Springer rises to stardom, he must confront the unsettling reality that the sport he loves may be harming the man he idolizes. Torn between his aspirations and the potential consequences of the game, Caleb faces a pivotal decision about his future in football.
The story delves into the intense pressures surrounding youth sports, showcasing the unique friendship between fifteen-year-old Cal Klondike and seventy-one-year-old Henry Goshen, forged through a near-tragic event. As Cal excels as a star pitcher, attracting attention from college scouts, he grapples with the escalating expectations from his father and others. With the season intensifying, underlying tensions erupt, leading to a pivotal confrontation that could redefine Cal's connection to baseball and his future in the sport.
Annabella Donatello loves softball and performing so she is thrilled when she gets cast in the school play, on top of being pitcher of her softball team, but when when practice conflicts with opening night of the show she hatches a plan putting her softball and acting skills to the test
A funny, heavily illustrated new chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship by the acclaimed author of Game Changer Ben Cutler loves everything about soccer! He's got a great team, and they have the best pre-game chants and half-time jokes. He and his best friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And Ben is good at soccer. Like REALLY good. Too good for a casual rec team. Soon, he's recruited for a travel team. His new team plays amazingly well, but they take soccer super seriously. No pre-game chants, no juice-box breaks, and the most important rule of all: NO DANCING. Even though his new team is winning all the time, Ben is left to wonder: Is winning all that matters in the end?
A star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport Caleb Springer is the up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set. But just as Caleb’s glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He’s forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad’s strange behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if he knows how dangerous it can be?
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are off on a globetrotting adventure! When the boys are selected for a presitious exchange program out of the blue (which really doesn't make sense - they're not the best-behaved ducks), they head off to Germany, where they can learn all about soccer, the local culture ... and a spooky plot plaguing their new friends. What's all this about a haunting?
In basketball-crazed Walthorne, rival middle school stars Austin Chambers and Carter Haswell are both feeling the pressure when school sports reporter Alfie Jenks reveals scandals that jeopardize the whole season. Told through flashbacks, newspaper reports, social media posts, and interviews.
From the author of the Charlie Joe Jackson series comes the fourth and final book in the humorous illustrated series about a boy whose new dog may or may not be a crime-fighting vampire.
A boy and his dad discover all they have in common on a fishing trip in this sweet picture book about father-son bonding. Full color.
"As graduation day approaches, Charlie Joe is starting to realize being a kid isn't so bad after all"-- Provided by publisher