Books with title Crunch Time

Bridger’s terrified voice crackled from the radio.“We’ve just been trashed, man! Wiped out! Coombs and Placer are gone, Maxwell’s been hurt—”“What do you mean, ‘gone’?”“I mean they’re gone, man! Hauled off and eaten, swallowed, torn apart, whatever those things do—”“Take it easy,” Smith ordered. “We’re on our way …”Fourteen-year-old Chase leads a team of commandos back to the age of dinosaurs to rescue a missing boy. The lost kid’s best friend, Chase is the one person able to step into Zach’s shoes, guess what he was thinking, and track him down.It’s supposed to be a quick trip. Get in, find Zach, and get back out again. But Chase already knows that nothing’s ever certain in a world filled with dinosaurs. And that when nothing else can possibly go wrong … something always does.Don’t stop running and don’t look back! Read the explosive sequel to Time Snap today!

It's hard to live in your big brothers' shadow. Basketball is in Cameron Flint’s blood. His brothers are taking the state by storm with their play on the school’s varsity team. Cam hopes he can do the same one day, but he has a few years to go. Now that he’s finally old enough to join the local league, Cam is eager to live up to the family legacy there. He has the talent, but there’s only one problem: Cam’s teammates have barely played basketball before. Can Cameron’s explosive play elevate his team to the level of league champions or will he fail to live up to the family name? Crunch Time Cam is a fast-paced, action-packed sports novel for young listeners that reminds us that basketball is a team sport.

Bridger’s terrified voice crackled from the radio.“We’ve just been trashed, man! Wiped out! Coombs and Placer are gone, Maxwell’s been hurt—”“What do you mean, ‘gone’?”“I mean they’re gone, man! Hauled off and eaten, swallowed, torn apart, whatever those things do—”“Take it easy,” Smith ordered. “We’re on our way …”Fourteen-year-old Chase leads a team of commandos back to the age of dinosaurs to rescue a missing boy. The lost kid’s best friend, Chase is the one person able to step into Zach’s shoes, guess what he was thinking, and track him down.It’s supposed to be a quick trip. Get in, find Zach, and get back out again. But Chase already knows that nothing’s ever certain in a world filled with dinosaurs. And that when nothing else can possibly go wrong … something always does.Don’t stop running and don’t look back! Read the explosive sequel to Time Snap today!

It's hard to live in your big brothers' shadow.Basketball is in Cameron Flint’s blood. His brothers are taking the state by storm with their play on the school’s varsity team. Cam hopes he can do the same one day, but he has a few years to go. Now that he’s finally old enough to join the local league, Cam is eager to live up to the family legacy there. He has the talent, but there’s only one problem—Cam’s teammates have barely played basketball before. Can Cameron’s explosive play elevate his team to the level of league champions or will he fail to live up to the family name?Inside, you'll find lessons on:FriendshipFamilyTeamworkPerseveranceAnd more!Crunch Time Cam is a fast-paced, action-packed sports novel for young readers that reminds us that basketball is a team sport.

By the award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor. Muliple award winner: Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book * Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children * Cooperative Children’s Book Center ChoiceCrunch asks: What might happen if the earth’s supply of gas runs out? It’s a perfect classroom read to spark discussions about energy conservation and the future of our planet.Dewey Marriss is stuck in a crunch. He never guessed that the gas pumps would run dry the same week he promised to manage the family's bicycle-repair business. Suddenly everyone needs a bike. And nobody wants to wait.Meanwhile, the crunch has stranded Dewey's parents far up north. It's up to Dewey and his older sister, Lil, to look after their younger siblings and run the bike shop all on their own. To top things off, Dewey discovers that bike parts are missing from the shop. He's sure he knows who's responsible—or does he? Will exposing the thief only make more trouble for Dewey and his siblings?“Charming and original.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Leo, Max, Jane, and Daisy don't have much in common. But when they all blow off their SAT prep in favor of forming their own study group, they actually begin to bond -- over why there's so much competition over a stupid test. And what it really measures, anyway. Then it's revealed that someone has cheated on the SATs, and all eyes point to the study group. Everyone knows that Leo can't stand to lose. That Max is convinced he's a loser. That Jane couldn't care less about the whole thing. And that if Daisy doesn't clinch the right score, forget it -- she can't afford to go to college. The pressure is on for the cheater to come forward. Who will fess up?

The students of East High are preparing for the SATs, and Gabriella has the unfortunate honor of tutoring Sharpay, who shines much more brightly on stage than she does on her practice tests. Luckily, everyone has the school’s upcoming Halloween party to take their minds off the SAT crunch. This year’s theme is “Future Fantasy” and the students will wear costumes that represent what they would like to be someday. Gabriella and Troy wonder what kind of future the other foresees, but they’ll have to wait until the party to find out. Will their visions match up? Or do the two of them have different ideas about where they’re headed?

By the award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor. Muliple award winner: Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book * Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children * Cooperative Children’s Book Center ChoiceCrunch asks: What might happen if the earth’s supply of gas runs out? It’s a perfect classroom read to spark discussions about energy conservation and the future of our planet.Dewey Marriss is stuck in a crunch. He never guessed that the gas pumps would run dry the same week he promised to manage the family's bicycle-repair business. Suddenly everyone needs a bike. And nobody wants to wait.Meanwhile, the crunch has stranded Dewey's parents far up north. It's up to Dewey and his older sister, Lil, to look after their younger siblings and run the bike shop all on their own. To top things off, Dewey discovers that bike parts are missing from the shop. He's sure he knows who's responsible—or does he? Will exposing the thief only make more trouble for Dewey and his siblings?“Charming and original.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH, she went ... until she came ‘round a bend.Hello to you, Bear,with your fur like moonlight, have you seen any coloror just black and white?In this illustrated rhyming tale, a little girl, sad in her black and white world, goes on a quest for color. As she walks with her playful sled dog—CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH through the snow—she meets reassuring animals who help her see her world in new, beautiful ways. With its sing-song text and whimsical illustrations, it makes a perfect bedtime story for children and a delightful read for adults, encouraging both to always look for positivity, no matter how life appears.

Leo, Max, Jane, and Daisy don't have much in common. But when they all blow off their SAT prep in favor of forming their own study group, they actually begin to bond -- over why there's so much competition over a stupid test. And what it really measures, anyway. Then it's revealed that someone has cheated on the SATs, and all eyes point to the study group. Everyone knows that Leo can't stand to lose. That Max is convinced he's a loser. That Jane couldn't care less about the whole thing. And that if Daisy doesn't clinch the right score, forget it -- she can't afford to go to college. The pressure is on for the cheater to come forward. Who will fess up?

Mariah Fredericks is the author of the bestselling novel The True Meaning of Cleavage. In a starred review Booklist said, "Fredericks, a first-time novelist, writes with amazing truth and perception." Meg Cabot, author of the Princess Diaries series, called it "Laugh-out-loud funny and way twisted!" Of her second book, Head Games, Kirkus Reviews said, "Fredericks has a gift for replicating teen vernacular." Mariah Fredericks lives with her husband in Queens, New York, where she is working on more novels for young people.

Leo, Max, Jane, and Daisy don't have much in common. But when they all blow off their SAT prep in favor of forming their own study group, they actually begin to bond -- over why there's so much competition over a stupid test. And what it really measures, anyway. Then it's revealed that someone has cheated on the SATs, and all eyes point to the study group. Everyone knows that Leo can't stand to lose. That Max is convinced he's a loser. That Jane couldn't care less about the whole thing. And that if Daisy doesn't clinch the right score, forget it -- she can't afford to go to college. The pressure is on for the cheater to come forward. Who will fess up?