competition (psychology)

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competition (psychology)

Treasure Hunt

2019
"Told from separate viewpoints, combative siblings Jazmine, seventeen, and Jason, fifteen, must learn to work together to succeed in a popular television show, Treasure Hunt"--Provided by publisher.

Warrior zone

2019
A finalist on her favorite reality television show, nationally ranked teen gymnast Fiona Chu must decide what to do after learning that the producers have already chosen the winner.

Curveball

Now that it is summer Victoria Torres and her friends have all signed up to play co-ed softball in their town's league, but soon things start to go wrong--her father is the coach of her team (the Chihuahuas), her friend Jenny is on a rival team, and worse of all her nemesis, bossy Annelise, is her teammate and competitor for the position of pitcher.

The write stuff

2012
Katharine turns Mrs. Bingsley's lessons in creative writing into a competition between herself and her schoolmate Vanessa.

You should see me in a crown

2020
"A black, underprivileged misfit from a wealthy, prom-obsessed midwestern community carefully plans to attend a prestigious medical college before the unexpected loss of her financial aid forces her to compete for her schools prom-queen scholarship"--Provided by publisher.

Home court

The Westside Community Center where Lew plays basketball is in danger of shutting down. With no other teams available in the area, Lew and his teammates desperately work to save the center so they can continue to play.

Second shot

When fourteen-year-old Leggie LaGrande, star runner on the Bricklin Middle School track team, suffers a hamstring injury at the very start of the season, he figures his shot at the Junior Olympics is over--but his coach insists that even if he cannot run he can still compete in some other track and field event, so he finds himself working out at the shot put, competing with a new student whom he dislikes.

I'm on it!

"When Frog and Goat turn a simple game into an all-out competition, things get out of hand...until finally, they're over it"--Provided by the publisher.
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They'll never catch us

2021
"Sisters Stella and Ellie Steckler are both determined to win a scholarship and escape their stifling small town, but their plans are upset when a new girl joins the cross country team and then disappears"--OCLC.
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Gaming's greatest moments

2021
"Dive into the . . . comebacks, the . . . strategies, and the most-viewed streams that make up the biggest moments in gaming. Learn about the athletes, teams, and moments that thrill fans around the world"--Provided by publisher.

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