Lay-ups and long shots [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library] : Eight Short Stories

Purely fiction, these stories tell the tales of athletes in a variety of sports, including track, football, martial arts, Ping Pong, fishing, and dirt bike riding. Contents: SWISH: a basketball story by Joseph Bruchac Fat girls don't run by Lynea Bowdish Bounce-back by David Lubar H-O-R-S-E by Terry Trueman Amazing dirt girl rides again by C.S. Perryess Riding the wave by Dorian Cirrone Red shorts, white water by Jamie McEwan Big foot by Max Elliot Anderson Song of hope by Peggy Duffy

In the tradition of Sports Shorts (2005), Darby Creek has another serving of sports-related short stories. Purely fiction, these stories tell the tales of athletes in a variety of sports, including track, football, martial arts, Ping Pong, and dirt bike riding. The characters face obstacles to overcome such things as being overweight, being over-confident, and being impatient. Reluctant readers will enjoy these short pieces, each with a memorable character and a relatable problem.

A collection of nine short stories about middle schoolers and sports. They range from basketball, to running, Ping-Pong, dirt biking, surfing, kayaking, place kicking, soccer, a game of "H-O-R-S-E." A collection of nine short stories about middle-schoolers and sports. They range from a game of "H-O-R-S-E" to running, ping pong, dirt biking, surfing, place kicking, soccer, and basketball.