AR BookGuide™ Page 1 of 80 5th Grade Sports Books Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:57:42 AM Emmaus Lutheran School Sorted by: Title Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The ABC's of Kissing Boys Ferraro, Tina 129624 EN UG 5.2 7.0 F 46825 N N - - - When 16-year-old Parker takes kissing lessons from the freshman across the street as part of her plan to get on the varsity soccer team, a relationship blooms that threatens her popularity at school and must be kept secret from their feuding fathers. Adventure in Wyoming Schaller, Bob 64529 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 28225 N N - - - The Arlington family begins their trip on a high, rock climbing on Devils Rock. Their guide, Ron Rapp, a pilot/park ranger, is an old family friend. When the family returns to their campsite they learn a plane has gone down. Did Ron survive the crash? Alburquerque Anaya, Rudolfo 66558 EN UG 5.0 14.0 F 92434 N N - - - Confronting greedy businessmen, driven politicians, and bitter bigots, Abrán will battle for the city's future, gain insight into its vanishing past, and discover his own soul. Alex's Challenge Morgan, Melissa J. 89140 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 31338 N N - - - During the last weeks of summer camp, eleven-year-old Alex Kim has trouble hiding a secret from the other girls in bunk 3C while also trying to meet the high standards she sets for herself in sports, relationships, and other activities. Book #4 Alice the Brave Naylor, Phyllis 11451 EN UG 5.1 5.0 F 30550 N N - - - In the summer before eighth grade, Reynolds everyone expects Alice McKinley to learn how to swim, but she must first conquer her fear of the water. Book #7 Alison Goes for the Gold Connor, Catherine 11402 EN MG 5.5 1.0 F 8944 N N - - N Alison time-travels to a skating championship in Germany where she faces a rival on the ice. AR BookGuide™ Page 1 of 80 AR BookGuide™ Page 2 of 80 5th Grade Sports Books Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:57:42 AM Emmaus Lutheran School Sorted by: Title Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description All or Nothing Brooke, Lauren 112571 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 39976 N N - - - Malory has been invited to try out for an exclusive summer riding team. But there are hurdles: Malory needs to find a horse to ride, compete against her classmates for a spot, and deal with the fact that Caleb is trying out as well. Book #6 All That Remains Brooks, Bruce 50401 EN UG 5.5 5.0 F 29087 N N - - - This book contains three novellas that explore the effects of death on young lives. The Amulet of Komondor Osterweil, Adam 76211 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 27308 N N - - - When Joe and Katie become actual characters in a fantasy game, they must battle everyone from a dragon to the FBI to unite five pieces of an amulet scattered across Earth and the fantasy world of Komondor. The Art of Racing in the Rain Stein, Garth 129630 EN UG 5.7 11.0 F 69306 N N - - - Enzo, the dog of professional race car driver Denny Swift, recalls the memories of his life and shares his insight into the human condition that he learned from observing his owner. The plot contains profanity and sexual situations. Ashleigh's Promise Platt, Chris 54091 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 35009 N N - - - Ashleigh's parents are furious when she bids on a neglected racehorse named Majestic Promise. Promise distrusts humans and is in poor physical shape. Can Ashleigh win Promise's trust and get him fit again? This series ws created by Joanna Campbell. #11. Ashleigh's Western Challenge Platt, Chris 66622 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 35564 N N - - - Ashleigh is faced with a challenge. Her cousin Kaitlin's favorite colt, Bold Ranger, isn't doing very well -- so Kaitlin's parents decide not to race him anymore. Kaitlin is crushed, which makes Ashleigh determined to find a way to help Kaitlin. Book #14 At All Costs Keene, Carolyn 20320 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 43309 N N - - - Nancy and the Hardy Boys team up to solve a politically motivated explosion at the winter Olympics. AR BookGuide™ Page 2 of 80 AR BookGuide™ Page 3 of 80 5th Grade Sports Books Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:57:42 AM Emmaus Lutheran School Sorted by: Title Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Backboard Fever Bee, Clair 65776 EN UG 5.4 9.0 F 57658 N N - - - When an injury prevents him from joining the college basketball team, Chip keeps busy serving as a replacement coach for the high school and participating in an important basket shooting tournament. Text updated by Randall and Cynthia Bee Farley. Backcourt Ace Bee, Clair 65777 EN UG 5.0 7.0 F 48619 N N - - - Chip Hilton and his teammates doubt that even Chip's scoring prowess will be enough to help State University win the Holiday Invitational Tournament, but a seven-foot-tall junior may. Text updated by Randall Farley and Cynthia Bee Farley. Backfield Package Dygard, Thomas J. 9997 EN UG 5.8 6.0 F 40951 N N - - - Joe is torn between loyalty to his college friends and the promise of a pro football career. Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Voigt, Cynthia 107298 EN MG+ 5.3 15.0 F 99764 N N - - - As new ninth-graders eager only to Gonna Do? survive high school, Mikey and Margalo must deal creatively with stolen money and cheating on the tennis courts. Banner in the Sky Ullman, James 207 EN MG 5.1 11.0 F 69628 N N - N N Rudi's father had been killed trying to Ramsey climb the Citadel, a dangerous Swiss mountain. Now it is Rudi's dream to make that climb. Barry: The Wolfbay Wings Brooks, Bruce 29399 EN MG 5.6 2.0 F 12049 N N - - N In order to prove to his mother that he does respect teaching and learning, Barry decides to share his hockey knowledge with a talented teammate. The Baseball Card Conspiracy Dixon, Franklin W. 19717 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 31598 N N - - - Biff buys a forged baseball card and the Hardy Boys uncover a big scam. Book #117. The Baseball Card Kid Osterweil, Adam 128382 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 35297 N N - - - Brian and Paul venture back in time to try to rescue a collectible baseball card from the "Titanic" before the ship sinks. Baseball Fever Hurwitz, Johanna 5353 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 15142 N N - N N Ten-year-old Ezra tries to convince his scholarly father that his baseball fever is not wasting his mind. AR BookGuide™ Page 3 of 80 AR BookGuide™ Page 4 of 80 5th Grade Sports Books Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:57:42 AM Emmaus Lutheran School Sorted by: Title Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Baseball Great Green, Tim 130241 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 46156 N N - - - All twelve-year-old Josh wants to do is play baseball, but when his father, a minor league pitcher, signs him up for a youth championship team, Josh finds himself embroiled in a situation with potentially illegal consequences. Book #1 Baseball Turnaround Christopher, Matt 35162 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 20401 N N - - N Sandy is drawn unknowingly into a shoplifting incident, but when his community service involves his beloved baseball, he meets people who help him finally put the past behind him. Bat Six Wolff, Virginia Euwer 29497 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 54948 N N - - N In small-town post-World War II Oregon, twenty-one 6th grade girls recount the story of an annual softball game, during which one girl's bigotry comes to the surface. The Batboy Lupica, Mike 135539 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 50167 N N - - - Even though his mother feels baseball ruined her marriage to his father, she allows fourteen-year-old Brian to become a batboy for the Detroit Tigers, who have just drafted his favorite player back onto the team. Becoming Joe Dimaggio Testa, Maria 72230 EN MG 5.0 0.5 F 2238 N N - - - Joseph Paul grows up following the career of baseball great Joe DiMaggio and learns the rules of the game from his grandfather. The Berlin Boxing Club Sharenow, Robert 143700 EN MG+ 5.7 13.0 F 83308 N N - - - In 1936 Berlin, 14-yr-old Karl, considered Jewish despite a non- religious upbringing, learns to box from the legendary Max Schmeling while struggling with the realities of the Holocaust. The plot contains mild profanity, sexual references and violence. AR BookGuide™ Page 4 of 80 AR BookGuide™ Page 5 of 80 5th Grade Sports Books Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:57:42 AM Emmaus Lutheran School Sorted by: Title Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Big Field Lupica, Mike 120560 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 55494 N N - - N Hutch feels threatened when Darryl becomes the shortstop and Hutch is relegated to second base.