Brandon Terrell
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Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Simone Yang is afraid of heights. Like, REALLY afraid of heights. Even flying alone on an airplane to visit her grandma for the summer freaks her out. So when a creepy old broken-down carnival comes to town, only the idea of impressing her new friends is enough to get Simone to ride the Ferris wheel. But as the ride creaks slowly toward the sky, can Simone keep her cool, or is her worst fear about to come true?
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Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
When the lead player disappears from a remote lake camp in Ontario, Canada, during the International TWIST puzzle competition, his fellow players, teens Lola Evans and Mateo Rivera, investigate. Includes notes about legendary monsters, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
During a stormy overnight flight, a passenger's priceless necklace, then a mysterious woman, disappear, but mystery-loving teen Ellis Baker is on the case. Includes glossary, fun facts, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
Español
Description
Andre Makuza no ve la hora de que empiece la temporada de fútbol. Por fin, él y sus amigos van a jugar para los famosos Poderosos Linces. Pero hay un cambio de entrenador y las cosas no suceden como esperaba Andre. El equipo tiene que hacer prácticas extrañas y los jugadores se sienten muy frustrados. ¿Los llevarán las extrañas técnicas del entrenador a la victoria? ¿O el cambio de entrenador es algo que Andre y sus compañerosno no lograrán...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
Español
Description
Nelson Greenwood loves drawing superheroes, particularly the hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, modeled on Nelson's twin brother Nick, a skilled BMX rider--but when a crash knocks Nick out of a competition, and he suggests Nelson take his place, Nelson is not sure he can summon the skills of Major Speed and compete against the best BMX riders, particularly Nick's nemesis, Cain Otto.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
Español
Description
Recently resettled in America, Adnan Zakaria is a Syrian refugee whose skateboarding ability helps him make a connection with other kids in his neighborhood--but when his skateboard disappears and turns up in the possession of a local troublemaker Adnan will have to out-skate his foe to win it back.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
Español
Description
While practicing for the Tower Hills Half-Pipe Challenge, Payton Park suffers an embarrassing wipeout, which his friend and competitor Matt posts to the internet where it becomes an instant sensation; now he is having trouble putting the fall behind him, and remembering that having talent is only part of success--it also takes a lot of hard work.
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Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
Español
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When Jackson 'Jax' Kingsford gets to play in the state hockey tournament, he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Foss. The two were once neighbors and best friends. But then Archer's family moved, splitting up their friendship. What will happen when Jax and Archer face off against each other in the big game?--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Can you net the Loch Ness Monster? New evidence keeps coming in. A grainy photo appears to show Scotland's famous Loch Ness Monster. A blurry video seems to show a smiliar beast in Lake Champlain in New York State. A report from Africa mentions another mysterious lake monster. Does this evidence prove that these legendary lake monsters are real? It's up to YOU to follow the clues and find out! With dozens of possible choices, which path will YOU CHOOSE...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Several people in Puerto Rico report seeing a scary creature with spines and glowing red eyes. Animals in Argentina are being killed with the blood drained from their bodies. And a mysterious coyote-like creature has been spotted in Texas. Is this all evidence of the elusive chupacabra beast? It's up to YOU to find out. With dozens of possible choices, which path will you choose to discover the truth?
In this plot-your-own story book, the reader...
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Stone Arch Books
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English
Description
"Ben is happy to ride the bench--until the Hawks' star QB, Wes, gets suspended for pulling poor grades in math. With Ben at the helm, the offense stalls, and his teammates place the blame on his shoulders. Soon after, a possible solution to Ben's passing problems reveals itself--but he's not so sure it's the right answer"--Unedited summary from book.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Malik Jackson is afraid of the dark, so he is reluctant to join his friend, Ian, in an exploration of an abandoned mansion on the night before Halloween, but he agrees to the adventure because a girl he likes is going--but he soon realizes that it is not the dark he needs to be afraid of, it is the things that are hiding inside the dark.
14) Caught stealing
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
When his father's valuable signed baseball disappears during the team's sleepover, Ian Shin, catcher for the Scottsville Knights, suspects the new pitcher, Hunter Yates, but he cannot be sure, and his trust in his teammates is shattered--so he must uncover the truth to bring the team back together.
15) Hoop hustle
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Brian Worth Jr. plans on trying out for his middle school's basketball team, but the trouble is he has always relied on his height to give him an advantage and that is no longer enough--but at the local senior center, where he reluctantly volunteers, he discovers a friend in George, a former player, who sets out to teach him some of the skills he is missing.
16) Soccer superstar
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Javier Moreno has just transferred to Howard Middle School, but his skill as a striker is already well known and the Bisons are expecting that he will turn their season around. But soon the fame goes to his head, and he starts hogging the ball and showing off--and it's up to his friend Aimee to remind him that soccer is a team sport.
17) In the red zone
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Years before he became the star quarterback of the Bobcats, thirteen-year-old Alex Summers enjoyed throwing backyard passes to his best friend Oscar Matthews, but Oscar is an afterthought on the team, and now he has decided to quit football and join the school play instead; Alex feels betrayed and the boys' friendship is coming apart--and it will take an honest expression of their feels to save it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
Gus Blackburn daydreams of being a hero wide receiver on his school's football team, but he is not naturally athletic or fast, so he spends most of his time on the bench--until his father points out that most dreams actually take hard work before they can come true.
19) Above
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Language
English
Description
When his apartment building burns down Nate Kreece loses most of his possessions but he still has his skateboard, his camcorder, and a talent for making videos, and he discovers that he can use all three to make some money to help his family.
20) Faceoff fall out
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
"When Jackson 'Jax' Kingsford gets to play in the state hockey tournament, he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Foss. The two were once neighbors and best friends. But then Archer's family moved, splitting up their friendship. What will happen when Jax and Archer face off against each other in the big game?"--Provided by publisher.