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"Thirteen-year-old Jonah is determined to prove that anxiety won't stop him from succeeding as his hockey team's goalie . . . What-ifs rattle around his brain at the worst times, like when he's in the middle of a playoff game. What if he lets his teammates down? What if he can't make it pro? And the biggest what-if of all, the one he keeps to himself -- what if he's like his dad, whose life is controlled by anxiety that has only gotten worse since Jonah's mom died in a car crash? To prove that he's not like that, Jonah is determined to succeed in the high-stress role of goalie. He and his best friend Ty have big plans for their hockey futures. But when Ty suffers a medical crisis during a pivotal game, Jonah's anxiety ramps up to new levels"--Amazon.

A collection of stories about Truffle, the younger brother who appears in the graphic novel "Louis Undercover".

"An alphabetical celebration of boys around the world, with countries, names, and character traits from A to Z"--Provided by publisher.

"Called to adventure, young boys Lou and Shiro find themselves on an inter-dimensional submarine captained by an off-the-hinges old man. They soon discover Lou's missing father might still be alive as they are transformed into fully grown warriors headed straight for the battlegrounds of Ancient Egypt, the Lost City, and 1914 Sarajevo. As the gods tinkering with fate become reckless and apathetic, the boys become part of a legion hell-bent on restoring balance to humanity"--Back cover.

Nine-year-old Nathan is struggling to make sense of the world around him, now that his older brother is off with his friends, and a bully begins threatening Nathan. One day Nathan explores an old lighthouse where he finds a portal to a secret world where his imagination rules and he is in control. Nathan begins escaping to this world each day, especially when he overhears his parents talking about a serious issue. But when he's eventually unable to control events in his imaginary world, he isn't sure if he can handle what's waiting for him in his real one.

"When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life but can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too?"--Provided by publisher.

"The Spade Kingdom's Dark Triad has launched an all-out attack on the Heart Kingdom and the Black Bulls. While Asta and company have gotten stronger, can they stand up to these new devil-possessed mages? This might be the perfect time for Yami to save the day!"--Back cover.

"Patrick has been desparate for a dog for as long as he can remember. A dog he can play with and talk to. A buddy. A best friend. In his young puppy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of some BAD people. His mother told him that somewhere out there is a boy or girl just for him, but Oz no longer knows whom to trust. When Patrick finds Oz, he is determined to coax the frightened little dog's bark back. Then they can finally both be happy. Can't they?"--Back cover.

"Having finally mastered Devil Union, Asta must head to the Spade Kingdom to help his friends. But he's gonna need some help getting there. And will he be ready for the devilish terrors that await him?"--Back cover.

Wanting to learn more about where his friend Boy spends his weekdays, Monster accompanies Boy to school, where he meets the teacher and students, learns about classroom activities, and helps recover a missing pet hedgehog.