Books with title The Big Tee Ball Game

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)] New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages listeners to fight for their dreams in this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father's name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he'll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.Then his English teacher catches him cheating on a test. Even though Danny can retake it, he knows there's no point. He can't read. And if Danny can't pass this class, he won't be eligible to play in the championship game that could unlock his future.While his resentment rises against the only person willing to help him win off the field, the pressure to succeed begins to weigh heavily on Danny's shoulders. Danny is being tested on every level now, and to pass, he may very well have to choose a different path from his father's.

Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies…Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs!Meet the Bug Buddies – four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole wood in his evil web. But even bugs can be heroes…It’s the Beetle Ball final and the Bug Buddies face the mighty Centipede United. But who’s lurking on the sidelines? Could it be Spinner?

In The Big Game, a group of city kids are on their way to an all decisive baseball game between the east and the west. While on their way, three friends, Tommy, David, and Brian witness an elderly lady fall. They help her up, and while David and Brian are anxious to continue on to the game, Tommy helps the elderly lady home. As a result, Tommy is late getting to the game and discovers that his team has fallen behind

Eli and Ivy have settled into their new roles as Pursuers for the Guard. Tasked with freeing the abused children of the powerful Overseers who hold their world in their authoritarian grip. What should have been a simple mission turns personal as Eli is forced to return once again to his home in Chicago and face his demons. Meanwhile, closer to home, a new threat has emerged causing both magical and mundane creatures to behave aggressively. It is up to Eli and Ivy to venture into the wilderness to rescue the man he has come to call Dad.