Books in Game Face series

Rana Parisi's softball team is heading for the summer league championship. As a catcher, Rana calls the shots. But when her plan to organize a surprise party for Maya backfires, feelings are hurt and Rana loses focus. Will Rana strike out during the championship? And can she save her friendship? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

"Maya Esposito has just won the coveted junior internship for the local newspaper. Everyone seems to be happy for her, except Bobby, and his new attitude stings. Maya loves writing about sports, but doubt clouds her judgment. Can Maya stay true to her passion and prove she's just as strong as any boy, no matter what her critics say?"--Page [4] of cover.

In the second book in Nathan Whitaker’s Game Face sports fiction series, Chase is swept into the excitement when his older friend, J.B., is recruited by top basketball coaches around the country. The best part of it all is that Chase’s often absent dad is also in town, giving Chase hope they can have the closer relationship he’s always wanted—and his dad will finally be there to watch him play basketball. Then J.B. is accused of violating recruiting regulations, and Chase’s dad suddenly becomes scarce. Chase is left wondering what kind of man his father really is, while working with his best friend, Tripp, to clear J.B.’s name.

Four sports. Four friends. In Game Face, each boy gets to narrate his own story, focusing on his sport of choice. Whether its a basketball rematch against a rival school or an unexpected turn as the soccer teams replacement goalie, Torry, Javon, Marcus, and Griffin each face their weaknesses and find their strengths. Theyll confront the overwhelming pressure of sports and the ups and downs of friendships. But with focus, perseverance, and support, these seventh graders wont just win the big game, theyll win over readers!

The first in an exciting new sports series by New York Times bestselling author, Nathan Whitaker. In Snap Decision, Chase Clark just upped his game. A seventh grader, he scores the chance to play on the varsity football team with his best friend, Tripp. But when a hard hit takes Tripp down, Chase is the only one who knows what really happened. And telling could have serious consequences. Making the right call won’t be easy. Neither will the consequences he’ll face, both with the guys on the team and with the school. What’s the game plan when doing right might means everything else goes very wrong?

Lauren Conrad, star of the hit MTV reality series The Hills, brings her insider knowledge to Starstruck, the second book in the Fame Game series. In Starstruck, Madison isn’t getting much screen time on The Fame Game, the reality TV show following three girls trying to become stars in L.A. She’s too busy doing community service after stealing a necklace. Kate, on the other hand, is getting huge amounts of publicity now that one of her songs has become an overnight sensation—and it’s going to her head. And aspiring actress Carmen, the daughter of Hollywood royalty, is finally making a name for herself. The juicy story from bestselling author Lauren Conrad explores friendship, family, romance, ambition, and fame.