Teenage Sports

After accelerating their studies and graduating high school early, two teenagers set off from their hometown in Minnesota to embark on a 2,200-mile canoe journey up the heart of North America. Their destination: the permafrost shores of Hudson Bay. Inspired by a passion for the simple life, where gadgets and schedules are replaced by nature and its harsh beauty, the duo found something that many believe is lost: a true adventure.

Inspired by a true story, Horse Gone Silent delivers adventure, drama, and life lessons in a perfectly tidy package that will speak to your heart like no horse story ever has before. Champion show jumping horse Calebo gives a divinely critical message of hope in his inspirational tale of perseverance and courage. Calebo's story follows him from his charmed youth to the top of his sport to finding himself moments from death by slaughter.

Emma Sterling is back, and she brings with her a surprise that shocks everyone who knows her - even Ophelia! This exciting conclusion to the highly acclaimed Horse Gone Silent trilogy will satisfy you and warm your heart, as you return to the stable at Hound Hollow and Emma’s hometown, then make an unpredictable stop with new characters that will have you raving for Brielle’s Promise.

Most of us think of bowling as a "sport" in quotation marks, and bowling alleys are places with disco balls, matching shirts, and funny shoes. But in the 1960s, New York City was the center of "action bowling", a form of high-stakes gambling in which bowlers - often teenagers - faced off for thousands of dollars every night. When money like that is changing hands, you can bet the pressure is on (and the balls are rigged), and losses come with dire consequences.

In today's digital age, being a teenage athlete comes with unique challenges. The Game Within is your ultimate guide to navigating the social media landscape as a young athlete, equipping you with the tools and strategies to thrive both on and off the field. In this empowering self-help book, the seasoned author delves into the impact of social media on young athletes' mental health and athletic performance

Horror and misery follows Colomba in her dreams as nightmares of the Crow haunt her every time she closes her eyes. No matter what she tries to do, the monsters in her nightmares chase her, not letting her get any rest. As this is happening, the entire school is excited since one of their sports teams, the girl’s track team, will be going to nationals thanks to their star player Cheyanne. An accident sends the entire school into shock and what follows brings Cheyanne from the top of the school popularity pyramid all the way down to be crushed at the bottom. There she may fall into the ...

Are you searching for a book that will inspire and empower the young women in your life? Look no further than "The Most Inspirational Women's Soccer Stories Of All Time". This collection of over 30 captivating stories is the perfect way to celebrate the power of women in sports and fuel their passion for soccer.

"There were times I laughed...times I shuddered. A fantastic read!" ... PR Babe, Vine Reviewer A dead body in a dumpster. A teen turned detective. Can this underdog crack the case, or will she be the next victim? Fifteen-year-old Darcy Walker’s life is filled with three things: 1. Avoiding mean girls 2. Drooling over football players 3. Overdosing on caffeine But when she discovers a dead body near Valley High, her OCD kicks into overdrive, and all she can think about is solving the murder. Teaming up with an out-of-shape jock and the school bad boy to unravel clues, Darcy soon realizes ...

Zach Wilson grew up in a small town dreaming of playing college football, but with no physical gifts or professional training, Zach had no shot at achieving his goal. This memoir tracks his journey over three years: from the JV to the varsity squad, from starting QB on a last-place team to playoff contender as a starter. This inspirational sports biography follows his path as he emerges as one of the nation’s Top Quarterbacks

Some people have an easy road to where they’re going. Those people never truly appreciate it when they get there. That’s isn’t the case with JJ Watt. Through a devastating case of mono, to being forced to move positions and giving up a scholarship to pursue the school of his dreams, you can say JJ Watt never got the luxury of the easy road. That’s fine, he wouldn’t have wanted it that way. Instead, he was forced to learn how to work harder and longer than the rest of his competition. This all paid off for him as he became the most dominant defensive lineman in the NFL. Long ...

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

Appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs - specifically, anabolic steroids (APEDs) - provide a tempting competitive advantage for amateur baseball players. But this shortcut can exact a fatal cost on talented athletes. In his urgent book Suicide Squeeze, William Kashatus chronicles the experiences of Taylor Hooton and Rob Garibaldi, two promising high school baseball players who abused APEDs in the hopes of attracting professional scouts and Division I recruiters. However, as a result of their steroid abuse, they ended up taking their own lives.

This book tells the story of Fernando Tatis Jr. and how he became one of the top professional baseball players in the world at only 20 years old. In just a few short years, Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone from a teenager with a dream to one of the best young baseball talents in the major leagues. A behind-the-scenes look at Fernando Tatis Jr.’s amazing history and rise to superstardom, and an intimate portrait of the generational baseball talent coming from San Pedro de Macoris, which has produced more than seventy Major League players and more than a dozen Hall of Fame inductees.

Born in Norway, Erling Haaland became the greatest soccer player his country has ever produced. This is the delightful illustrated story of his rise to fame, the story of his life full of excitement, drama and danger. It simply contains everything that makes for an exciting soccer biography; great victories and crushing defeats, determination against all odds, intrigue off and on the field, sensational incidents as well as fascinating tales about the big stars he played with or against.

The definition of a man isn't how many times he gets knocked down, it's how many times he can get back up. No one knows this better than Ben Simmons. After dealing persevering through challenge after challenge Ben had finally reached his dream, to play in the NBA. Unfortunately, this dream was postponed due to a major injury. Ben didn't let this change his focus on becoming one of the NBA's fastest rising stars. In Ben Simmons you will learn the story of how Ben beat the odds to make it to the NBA despite starting a world away.

From a childhood in Compton, sharpened by the pain of seeing friends die too soon, to finding his way to the Raptors, this is the inspiring tale of how DeMar DeRozan became the player he is today. DeMar's journey through basketball is a lesson in how hard work and dedication can lead to success—on and off the court. Through hard work, focus, and dedication, DeMar DeRozan has become one of the best players in the NBA. This biography tells his story, from college to the pros, from his early years in Compton to becoming a star with the Toronto Raptors to the dramatic ending of his time in ...

Shohei Ohtani is a phenomenon. When he joined Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels in 2017, he brought with him skills never before seen in the MLB. He can mash home runs and throw 100 miles-per-hour fastballs. Plus, he plays baseball like a samurai, driven by an insatiable competitive spirit that spurs him to perform superhuman feats throughout every game. But to say he is an MLB All Star doesn’t give the whole picture of the man. A humble young man from rural Japan, Shohei Ohtani has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft. Overcoming multiple devastating injuries, Shohei Ohtani ...

Making it to Formula One doesn't just happen, let alone making it to the top of the podium. It requires drive, passion and precision. A combination that Ferrari's Charles LeClerc possesses in abundance. From a young age he dreamed of reaching the pinnacle of motorsport, but would ultimately have to overcome adversity to get there. This is his story-a journey of determination and success against all odds: from racing go-karts in his native France to winning the German F3 championship and then embarking on the road to Formula One. And along the way, doing battle with and learning from some ...

When Jayson Tatum was just a first-grade student, his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. The youngster answered matter-of-factly, “An NBA player.” Did his teacher readily support his dream? “Pick a realistic profession, please,” she quipped. But Jayson’s single mom didn’t let that teacher rest on her laurels for long. “I was livid," Brandy Cole recalls. "I went into the school the next day and talked to the teacher, and it wasn't a two-way conversation. I said, ‘Ma'am, with all due respect, if you ask him a question and he answers, I don't think it's ...