I think it was like that time the roller coaster jumped off its tracks.

Not even if she has a lot of good luck charms she buys from the internet or performs good luck ritual every morning, bad things happen when they're around her. What will happen when Greg learns? And will Aphra and Bethany's friendship be able to stand up to the fallout? Girl Against the Universeġ6-year-old Maguire knows everything is against her. Bethany goes on dates with Greg while Aphra gives her advice on what to say and texts him in the guise of Bethany, trying and failing to keep her own crush at bay. What starts out as a simple mistake quickly turns into a complicated ruse. Both of them could work on their self-esteem on their own, but when they work together? All together, they can win over Greg D'Agostino, a proverbial 'ten,' who can speak six languages, and seven more if you count the language that burns in your eyes as one. Her best friend, Bethany, is so beautiful that it hurts. We Are the Perfect GirlĪphra Brown is bold and a little crazy. You'll also see gymnasts, basketball players, a sumo wrestler, soccer players, and a lot of other people there, too. In this list of young adult books about sports, you'll meet people who row and play hockey. Now, his favorite thing to do is make bank shots.YA books about sports aren't the most common, but for some reason, I keep coming across them even though I don't like sports! Then again, some of my favorite characters and sports I didn't think teenagers played in high school are in these books. As a kid, he dreamed of dunking from the free throw line. He's never intimidated by the guy wearing a headband and arm sleeve those guys usually aren't very good. Basketball's always helped him learn about his community, settle conflicts, and make friends from all walks of life. Right?Ībout Tomie DePaolaLJ Alonge has played pick-up basketball in Oakland, Los Angeles, New York, Kenya, South Africa and Australia.

It's all about skill-luck's got nothing to do with it.

When the chance comes around to take her game to the next level, she knows she'll make the cut. And every night, after closing up shop, she dominates the courts with her boys. Janae works every day at her Granny's Strange Goods Superstore, selling lucky rabbits' feet and other useless junk. Janae #2 Author: Raul Allen Lj AlongePublisher: Penguin Putnam IncCategory: Sports StoriesAge Group: 12-17Book Format: PaperbackAn action-packed basketball series from author LJ Alonge set on the courts of Oakland, CA.

Justin by L.J. Alonge