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Sports fiction, General fiction, Multi-cultural fictionGeneral non-fiction, Self help, Travel and geography
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A seventeen-year-old Harlem boy has a driving ambition to become a boxing champion. After long and challenging training, he learns…
that winning is not the only prerequisite for the title. For high school and adult readers
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Humourous fiction, School stories, General fiction, Sports fiction, Friendship stories, Family storiesSelf help
Human-transcribed braille
Stanford Wong's father cancels basketball camp and enrolls him in summer school after Stanford flunks sixth-grade English. It gets worse:…
his mom hires Millicent Min, brainiac nerd and Stanford's mortal enemy, to tutor him. Companion to Millicent Min, Girl Genius (BR 15702). For grades 5-8. 2005
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Sports fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, School stories, Family storiesSelf help, Travel and geography, Sports and games
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Harlem. African American high school senior Drew Lawson aims to go to college and play basketball for the NBA despite…
his mediocre grades. Rivalry begins when Drew's coach favors Tomas, a new white teammate from Prague. For junior and senior high readers. 2008
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Adventure stories, General fiction, Family stories, Sports fictionParenting, Self help, General non-fiction
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Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic voyage by sailboat to visit Bompie, their grandfather in England. Also…
on board are three uncles and another cousin. The journey of discovery for all five becomes especially important for Sophie, who was adopted into the family only three years ago. For grades 5-8. 2000
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Sports fiction, General fiction, Multi-cultural fictionSports and games, General non-fiction, Self help, Games, Social issues
Human-transcribed braille
A young basketball player receives inspiration from a surprising place and joins the competition ready to try his best. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2019
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Sports fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Canadian fictionSocial issues, General non-fiction, Self help, Hockey, Parenting
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
"Eleven-year-old Alex is a natural on the ice, but can he stand proud when he's judged for who he is…
and where he comes from? Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn't fit in. His fellow students don't understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he's Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he's meant to be?"