Head-to-Head, Skate-to-Skate, It’s Winner Takes All!
What might have been a dream come true has turned into a nightmare. Brad’s twin brother T.J. has gotten himself out of the fancy prep school his father picked for him and into the public high school Brad attends. Now T.J., the bright light in his father’s eyes, is a shining new star on the hockey team where Brad once held the spotlight. And he’s testing his popularity with Brad’s friends, eyeing Brad’s girl and competing to be captain of the team. The whole school is rooting for a big double-strength win…not knowing that their twin hockey stars are heating up the ice for a winner takes all face-off. Readers ages 9 to 16 will enjoy this hockey-centered novel when you buy this e-book for $2.99.
The Final Four is down to two and the big game is tonight! One on One is the story of an aspiring basketball player. Written for grades 5 – 8, this book is available today for $2.99.
All 11-year-old Jared St. George can think about is making his school basketball team. What Jared refuses to think about is math, and the fact that he’s failing it. The problem is tough: a poor math grade plus an unsympathetic coach equals no basketball team. Jared’s only hope is peer tutoring from Ellie Brejovic, the weirdo classmate whom everyone teases. To his surprise, Ellie makes math make sense, except that Jared would rather admit to cheating than let the guys know about her. Turns out that’s the really big mistake, one that could cost Jared not just a spot on the team, but something far more valuable.
One on One is Don Aker’s new novel for middle readers, a story that taps into the classic “making the team” dilemma with authentic characters, intelligent plotting and terrific writing. Kids who live to play basketball will love this book; kids who live to read will love it too.
Josh feels like he’s starting to make it big! Jaden, the school reporter, says he’s going to take the baseball team to number one. Then his dad pulls him off the field and signs him up with Coach Rocky Valentine’s youth championship team, the Titans. He says Josh has what it takes to be a baseball great—and the Titans will help him get there.
Now Josh is gulping down Rocky’s “Super Stax” milkshakes to build muscle and trying to fit in with his new teammates—older, tougher kids who can suddenly become violent. All Josh really wants to do is play ball, but as he gets in deeper with the Titans, there are questions he’s just got to ask. As Josh and his new friend Jaden investigate their suspicions, they find themselves in a dangerous struggle with a desperate man who doesn’t want them to expose the nasty secrets they uncover.
Pulsing with action, baseball great offers a baseball story attuned to today’s headlines, a totally involving, character-driven, sports-centered thriller. Written for grades 6 – 8, you can purchase this book just in time for the season opener for $1.99 today.
A fencing tournament turns deadly! Can three young fencers thwart a plan to bring America to its knees?
Kevin, Rachel,and Ben are young fencers eager to compete in an upcoming tournament at Nellis Air Force Base. But when they arrive,they become unwilling pawns in a twisted plan to steal the ultimate weapon. A plan that somehow revolves around the tournament. Now, battling for their very survival, they must find a way to stop the two brilliant arms dealers behind it all. But the arms dealers hold all the cards. And far more is at stake than just their lives . . .
The Devil’s Sword is a gripping thriller that is sure to be enjoyed by fencers, non-fencers, kids, and adults alike. Most suitable for readers in grades 5 and up, you can buy this book for $1.92 today.
Mike Fisher knows the true meaning of a power play.
As a veteran of the National Hockey League, Mike Fisher has a lot to be proud of. He plays for the Nashville Predators, was an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators, has played in a Stanley Cup final, and has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league. But it’s not just his guts, grits, and talent that have taken him to the top. His power comes from the top—he puts his faith in Christ first and has demonstrated his love for God both on and off the ice.
Recommended for grades 4 and up (younger if read to them), you can read Mike Fisher’s story today for only 99 cents.
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Meet Tim Tebow: He grew up playing every sport imaginable, but football was his true passion. Even from an early age, Tim has always had the drive to be the best player and person that he could be. Through his hard work and determination, he established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college football and as a top prospect in the NFL. Now, in Through My Eyes: A Quarterback’s Journey, he shares the behind-the-scenes details of his life, on and off the football field. Tim writes about his life as he chooses to live it, revealing how his Christian faith, his family values, and his relentless will to succeed have molded him into the person and the athlete he is today.
This book is for all ages and is selling today for $3.99. Best suited for grades 4 and up.
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Recently several site users have mentioned young adult fiction titles as books they have enjoyed. Here are four of their recommendations.
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner ($1.99) Jackie wrote: This is a GREAT series. I read The Thief about a year ago, and promptly got the next 2 (The Queen of Attolia ($5.99) and The King of Attolia ($6.99)) for my Kindle. I was so excited when I saw this great discount – my set is complete! This is one great buy everyone should take advantage of!
Book Description: The king’s scholar, the magus, believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure. To attain it for his king, he needs a skillful thief, and he selects Gen from the king’s prison. Their journey toward the treasure is both dangerous and difficult, lightened only imperceptibly by the tales they tell of the old gods and goddesses.
LuvMyKindle would gave a shout out for Glenn Bullion’s two stand alones, Demonspawn and Mind Slide. They are both YA paranormal’s with males as the lead characters; both are distinctive, fast-moving stories combining likeable characters, action, suspense, friendship, a bit of violence/horror, and (non-graphic) romance.
Demonspawn ($2.99) My name’s Alex. I used to think I was normal. I have a job, an apartment, good friends. I have a sister I adore, and the most beautiful woman in the world happens to be my best friend. I see ghosts. So what, right? It’s on television all the time. All kinds of people see ghosts. But seeing ghosts turns into seeing demons. Seeing demons turns into walking through walls. It only keeps getting better. It just so happens I’m half demon, the only one of my kind.
Mind Slide ($2.99) A random act of nature changed Mason’s life forever. He lost his parents on that fateful day, even his memories of them. But he gained something in return. Mason has the ability to “mind slide”, the ability to project his consciousness. He can be anywhere in the world. Watching. Listening.
Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach ($1.99) Stacey wrote: Stupid Fast is a book that I have in my high school library, that never stays on the shelf. It is laugh out loud funny; I’ve even gotten the boys to pass it around.
Book Description: Fifteen-year-old Felton Reinstein has always been on the smallish side, but in his sophomore year he starts growing…and growing. During gym one day he smokes the football jocks in a 600-yard race. Felton has never been interested in sports, but there’s no doubt-he is “stupid fast.” As he juggles his newfound athletic prowess, his mom’s sudden depression, an annoying little brother, and his first love, he discovers a shocking secret about his past which explains why he’s turning out the way he is.
I (Susan) thoroughly enjoyed Dairy Queen, a young adult novel that was the first book I read on the Kindle Fire. Tweens and teens alike will enjoy this book.
DJ Schwenk is the dairy queen, a high school junior having to take othe bulk of chores milking cows on the family farm because her dad injured his hip. The Schwenk family is big into football – Her older brothers were football stars at Red Bend High School and are now playing college football. 
Younger brother Curtis doesn’t talk and her mom is wrapped up in her job at school.
Brian Nelson, quarterback of the rival high school, shows up at the Schwenk farm to help with chores. DJ helps him develop a training regimen and work on improving his arm. She is so good at it, in fact, that DJ decides to try out for the football team.
The move brings to a head issues with her father and the rest of the family, as well as Brian.
Dairy Queen is funny and touching. DJ’s description of farm chores was accurate and hilarious. What I loved best of all was how she was a completely consistent character, while also growing and figuring out who she was. She is one of the most believable characters I’ve read in a long time. The family relationships were true to life and an integral part of the story. The book started out a bit slow, but once it picked up, I finished the last half of the book in one evening. The Dairy Queen is selling for $5.39. Sequels The Off Season and Front and Center are also priced at $5.39 each.
Fifteen-year-old Felton Reinstein has always been on the smallish side, but in his sophomore year he starts growing…and growing.
During gym one day he smokes the football jocks in a 600-yard race. Felton has never been interested in sports, but there’s no doubt-he is “stupid fast.” As he juggles his newfound athletic prowess, his mom’s sudden depression, an annoying little brother, and his first love, he discovers a shocking secret about his past which explains why he’s turning out the way he is.
Buy this very popular book among all tweens and teens for only $1.79 today.
Every weekend from August through January, 25 million Americans plop into their Lay-Z-Boys, crack open a beer, and watch football on television. At last, here is an illustrated book that celebrates their pastime and codifies their culture of extreme devotion like no other.
The Armchair Quarterback Playbook is both hilarious and authentic, and is designed like a real football playbookcomplete with modified X and O diagrams. Everything a stay-at-home fan needs to know is here: how to redirect an interfering spouse (“The Listen and Respond Fake”), methods for keeping children at bay (“Intentional Grounding), equipment and etiquette tips, game food recipes, armchair quarterback vernacular, and more. Written by a certified “AQ,” this is the perfect book for the football fanatic. You can buy it today for only 99 cents. The price is good through December 3.