Books with title A second chance for Tina

Gus finally gets to fish in a professional tournament, but it isn't starting out well at all. Matt Driver and his dad are fishing it too, and it sure looks like Matt is up to something, so buddies Asher and Doogie step up to keep an eye on things. Follow Gus as one of his dreams comes true -- a chance to match his fishing skills up to the big guys. It will definitely be a tournament he will never forget.

Cruiser Dalton has finally gotten Lex Woods. Now that they’ve made peace with the past, they want to spend every second learning all they can about each other. But when his twin brother, Rey, suddenly returns home from L.A., Cruiser knows something’s wrong and is determined to get to the bottom of it. When he learns Rey might be in serious trouble, he does everything in his power to protect him. That puts a strain on his relationship with Lex. With the stress at home, she needs him to be there for her. Can he be the perfect boyfriend as well as the perfect brother? And when the past catches up with them, Lex wonders if they really can have a future together.

From bestselling author Matthew Le Merle comes a dystopian fable set in terrible times. For thousands of years Earth has suffered under the strain of supporting an ever more needy and destructive humanity who increasingly rely upon their artificial intelligences in almost every way. At last with Earth’s carrying capacity rapidly falling, these Intelligences have taken people off earth to distant destinations in huge space fleets. However, as the last wave prepares to leave and their final countdown is completed two ships fail to takeoff. Now eighteen years later a handful of the People, abandoned by their Intelligences, and suffering terribly from limited resources and frightful mutations, live difficult lives around the Field where still stand the two ships that failed to save them. Born into this world Belle and her boyfriend Adam must come up with a way to escape before they are brought to trial in front of their Sage and her Lawenforcers for their law breaking. Not to do so will bring them to a horrible ending.They, as much as anyone, need to find their second chance.

The third book in an exciting new series featuring fantastic trick-riding triplets, from the hugely popular creator of Diamond Spirit, Karen Wood!The Trickstars rescue a neglected gypsy cob mare from the saleyards. But things are tough on the farm and Chance won't be able to stay unless she can earn her keep. Kit must nurse her back to health, then train her to be part of the Trickstars team. But Chance seems so unwilling. Is the old mare just untrainable, or is something else going on? SELECTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGEREVIEWS FOR TRICKSTARS‘With horses, acrobatics, glitter and magic, Trickstars Triple Magic has all the ingredients to hit the mark with girls aged seven to ten years.’ Jade Harmer, Buzzwords Magazine.‘Written for newly independent readers from about 7-10. Mix dreams, sadness, and intrigue with horses, acrobatics, magic and characters that appeal and there is a formula for a series that will appeal to girls who love reading and horses. There are six in the collection … each building on the previous episode. I predict they will be warmly welcomed and eagerly read as young ladies put themselves in the saddle alongside Ruby, Lexie and Kit and share the dream with them.’ Barbara Braxton, ReadPlus.com.au. ‘This is a fun, upbeat story of three determined girls and their love of riding. It’s not just a horse story though, it also contains a touch of gypsy magic and covers some broader themes like familial responsibilities. The interactions between the girls and their family are authentic and the characters are well formed. This is the first horse story I’ve read (and I’ve read many) about trick riding, so it’s something different from the norm. This book should do well in public and primary school libraries, and the cover ensures it will appeal to young girls and horse lovers.’ Reviewed by Rebecca Kemble, Reading Time. ‘This is a winning combination; triplets (who could practically read each other’s minds), a hidden past, family secrets, gypsy horses and an opportunity for the girls to win a big talent show and make their dreams come true. Read it and see. There are more in the series to come.’ Reviewer Megan Stuart, Bug in a Book. ‘This book is aimed at eight to ten year olds and is a good contrast to many of the ‘pony club’ type books that often are written for this audience. Instead, this book has equal parts of horse adventures, real life hardships and family history which all help to give it more substance than many short novels. The text is easily accessible but readers still encounter rich vocabulary and a plot that makes it a very enjoyable read. … With ten chapters and a hundred pages, this is a quick and engaging book which would be a great addition to a classroom library, particular to extend readers who enjoy horse stories but need gentle encouragement to explore other topics.’ Gillian Light - Leading Teacher, Literacy/21st Century Learning, Melton West Primary, Victoria http://www.alea.edu.au/resources/novels/trickstars-triple-magic

Chance McCoy was a private detective killed during a routine case, but he is given a second chance to make good. But with his track record as a P.I., he just might blow this chance, too.SECOND CHANCE is a year in the life of this P.I. who usually misses clues by a mile, but this time there just might be some help along the way. Or maybe his new pal, Harold, was right when he said, "Everything you need is inside, my friend."