Sandor, Steven

For thirteen-year-old David Timko, making the Bantam A hockey team is everything. So when he doesn't make the cut, his bad attitude soon gets him benched. Even worse, his new friend at school, Omar, shows a complete lack of understanding of David's problem. Omar has problems of his own. A recent Syrian refugee, he's angry that his parents can't find good jobs in his new country, among other problems. As both boys become more frustrated with their own problems, their friendship begins to suffer. Can the two boys come to an understanding of each other's problems before their friendship comes to blows?.

"A teen has to come to terms with his life when online car-racing and reality collide"--Provided by publisher.

"The samll town of Westlock measures itself in balls and strikes. Twenty-five years ago, the double-A team was the town's pride and joy, and Mo's dad was the star player. Now Mo and his teammates have a chance to relive the glory. The provlems is that Mo's team isn't very good. In fact, they lose every game they play. As a big tournamentapproaches, the pressure on the team mount's It's up to Mo and his teammates to convince the town that winning isn't everything and to let them play the game their own way"--Back cover.

"For thirteen-year-old David Timko, making the Bantam A hockey team is everything. So when he doesn't make the cut and is forced to play house league, his bad attitude soon gets him benched. Even worse, his new friend at school, Omar, shows a complete lack of understanding of David's problem. Omar, on the other hand, has problems of his own. A recent Syrian refugee, he's angry that his parents can't find good jobs in his new country or provide for him the way they used to. And he's desperately missing his older brother, who was left behind in Syria. As both boys become more frustrated with their own problems, their friendship begins to suffer. David wonders why Omar can't see how important hockey is to him, while Omar thinks David is acting spoiled. Can the two boys come to an understanding of each other's problems before their friendship comes to blows?"--Publisher provided.

Ben Cheng used to live the good life: he had wealthy parents, lots of friends, and respect as an online gamer. But when his parents separate, Ben's life changes entirely. He moves to a small apartment with his mom, his dad is out of the picture, and his new schoolmates start teasing him for his family's fall from grace. All Ben has left is his virtual life, where he still reigns supreme as an online racing driver. But when Ben takes his mom's car out for a joyride and gets caught, and uses his mom's credit card without permission, his life starts to spin out.

"The samll town of Westlock measures itself in balls and strikes. Twenty-five years ago, the double-A team was the town's pride and joy, and Mo's dad was the star player. Now Mo and his teammates have a chance to relive the glory. The provlems is that Mo's team isn't very good. In fact, they lose every game they play. As a big tournamentapproaches, the pressure on the team mount's It's up to Mo and his teammates to convince the town that winning isn't everything and to let them play the game their own way"--Back cover.

Janine, a star hockey player, is paralyzed after an auto accident and reluctanly begins to play sledge hockey where she uses her experiences to speak up for the rights of the disabled.

Andy, a talented swimmer, earns a trip to nationals but finds himself banned from the competition after a video of him pranking a female swimmer goes viral, leaving him to figure out how to get his life back on track.

Janine, a star hockey player, is paralyzed after an auto accident and reluctanly begins to play sledge hockey where she uses her experiences to speak up for the rights of the disabled.

Two high school football players take action against their abusive coach when he becomes mayor and his crack cocaine use comes to light.