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Seventh-grader Martin McLean has trouble expressing himself except at Mathletes competitions and, now, as a female impersonator but his first-ever drag show falls on the same night as an important Mathletes tournament.

Explains what makes this sport such a success.

"An insider's guide to the world of eSports [covering] competitive games and eSports teams and players from little league to stadium-filling championships, including a deep dive into all the top games, leagues, players and more. It also includes beginner tips and tricks for each of the top games, like Overwatch, League of Legends, Minecraft, Rocket League, Dota 2, Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty and more, while using real players' strategies and tactics to win"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Elite is strained to concentrate on high school and raise her younger siblings for her crack-addict mother, but she finds her chance to help her family after winning a radio contest that allows her to spend face time with singer Haneef.

Since his accident, Billy Cruz has lost some of his confidence and has been holding back when doing his BMX tricks. Now, it is time for the BMX Breakthrough competition again and Billy must overcome his fears and sort out his feelings for the super-competitive Penny Allen if he wants to win.

Sisters Kalia and Mariama Jefferson do not agree on much, but when an "American Idol" style singing competition is announced they both know Kalia should enter, not realizing the strain the contest is going to put on everyone involved.

Mr. Krabs decides to hold a dance competition to bring more customers to Krusty Krab, and while everyone gets out their dancing shoes, SpongeBob tries to help Patrick get ready for the competition.

Text and photographs look at eSports, focusing on how the tournaments work, teams and players, prizes, and more.

"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Roonie struggles to deal with her grandmother's declining health"--Publisher.

When Gabriela hears about tryouts for a solo dance at the next dance competition she is super excited, but when Brie, her best friend at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, decides to try out as well, it seems like it might be the end of a beautiful friendship--because Gabby really wants this opportunity, and she is having trouble dealing with the idea of competing against a friend.