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Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Daniel's favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor of his grandpa. But can he land the biggest catch of his life, or will he let Big Larry get away?
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nita Dara is one of ten eighth graders who has already won a scholarship to attend the Alaska Young Explorers program and learn explorer skills in an Alaskan wilderness camp; but the program is also a competition and the winner will get 5000 dollars--money that Nita's family could really use--but on the final challenge she is paired with the super-competitive Sohail Aman, and the challenge turns deadly when they find themselves lost in the fog while...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Peter quit. Will Peter give up?
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wade is staying at his uncle's ranch for the summer, but despite being athletic he has proved hopeless when it comes to riding a horse, much less the other skills demanded in a rodeo--but when Maria, sister of his new friend Javier, breaks her arm, she asks him to keep her horse in training, and Wade is forced to overcome his apprehension and really learn how to ride.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Jasmine Lopez loves exploring the coral reefs around Fiji where her marine biologist parents are stationed, and though young, she is already a certified scuba diver, a fact that her ten-year-old brother Arjun seems to resent; in fact he seems to believe he already knows everything about diving, and certainly does not want help from his older sister--until his overconfidence and defiance leads them both into a confrontation with a reef...
8) Wild hike
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren't outdoors guys-they're jocks. Nick isn't even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They don't listen to his warnings about campfires and bears, and they make fun of everything Nick does. When Devin finds himself in real danger, can Nick save him in time?
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Ring Lake Middle School decides to host an Olympic Fest, Kyle is assigned to compete in the track and field throwing events--will practice make him good, or will he embarrass himself in front of everyone?
10) Board battle
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Conner and Hannah are friends who love to go to the skateboard park on Saturdays, so when a bully named Hank shows up and starts pushing them out of the way, they need to find a creative way to practice for the upcoming tournament.
11) Trail trouble
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Keys family is vacationing at Shenandoah National Park intending to do some serious hiking, but twelve-year-old Marlon would much rather be on his phone talking with his friends at home in Chicago, and is further annoyed because the girl his own age, Nadia, turns out to be an experienced hiker; but when on the first day his complaining and resistance separates him from his parents his "boring" vacation becomes an exercise in survival as he and...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Blake Easton has never played organized sports, so when he makes the local traveling baseball team as a bench player he is thrilled; and when the team's star second baseman (and all around annoyance) Kyle, breaks his foot in the very first game the coach calls on Blake to fill in--but Blake is not sure he can perform as well as Kyle, and even less sure that he can trust Kyle's helpful advice.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his mother's job forces them to move to a rural area, Mason joins the Clearwater Middle School football team and finds that it will be up to him to teach them how to win.
15) Snowboard duel
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When the son of the new manager of the ski resort starts a snowboard cross team and will not allow girls to join, Brian and Hannah try to think of a way to change his mind.
16) Lacrosse laser
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Now that he has new glasses, fourteen-year-old Jaylin is anxious to put his speed and accurate shot to use on offense, but his lacrosse team has always relied on his stellar defense, and without it too many goals are ending up in their net--so the team needs to come up with a strategy to balance both halves of his game.
17) Punter's pride
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nolan is the highly skilled punter of his school team, but he is less sure about taking over another position when their quarterback goes down--especially since he is also running for class president, and his competition for election is Tony, a linebacker on the team who is constantly belittling punters.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Josh and Chad have been using the same place as a paintball field forever. But now, someone's attacking them, and it isn't someone they know. Who is out to stop their paintballing fun? It's going to take all their skills and teamwork to stop the sinister invasion.
19) Undercover BMX
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Basketball has always come easily to twelve-year-old Devon Rosario of the Bronx, but it has been a long time since he actually enjoyed playing because Devon's father sees him as the family's second chance at basketball glory, and the pressure of that expectation is ruining the game for Devon; but then he sees Jamal, a Yemeni refugee, doing BMX tricks on his bike and suddenly Devon sees a way to put fun back into sports--provided he can keep his new...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Tanisha Carter's favorite extreme obstacle course challenge is coming to town; her classmate Derek agrees to be her partner, and his cousin Janet agrees to train them at her gym, and while getting in shape is a little hard for easy going Derek, but the real problem the pair face is when Tanisha discovers she is afraid of heights.
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