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Book reviews for sports and martial arts

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    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    Pulse

    Tale of girl who moves things with her mind builds slowly.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Patrick Carman
    (Book, 2013)
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    Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
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    Prodigy: A Legend Novel

    Action-packed dystopian sci-fi sequel keeps suspense high.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Marie Lu
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Cadet of Tildor

    Girl trains as elite soldier in sword-slashing fantasy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Alex Lidell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
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    Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith

    Inspiring autobiography by Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford
    (Book, 2013)
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    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
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    Phoenix: The Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes, Book 1

    Exciting adventure of bike racing, kung fu, Chinese myth.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jeff Stone
    (Book, 2012)
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    Seconds Away

    Teen thriller sequel lacks punch of previous volume.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Harlan Coben
    (Book, 2012)
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    Game Changer

    Story of softballer in alternate world picks up as it goes.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Margaret Peterson Haddix
    (Book, 2012)
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    Earthling!

    Wacky space adventure for sci-fi comics fans.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Mark Fearing
    (Book, 2012)
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    A.D.D. (Adolescent Demo Division)

    Sharp critique of gamer culture told as sci-fi story.
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    16
     
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    By Douglas Rushkoff
    (Book, 2012)
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    Leverage

    Powerful, perhaps too-intense tale of sports bullying.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Joshua C. Cohen
    (Book, 2012)
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    Crouching Tiger

    This Chinese New Year story is a tale for all seasons and any kids learning to love their culture.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Ying Chang Compestine
    (Book, 2012)
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    Impulse: Tony Hawk's 900 Revolution, Vol. 2

    Action-packed skate adventure good for reluctant readers.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By M. Zachary Sherman
    (Book, 2011)
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    Best of the Best

    Tween baseball book provides tips for sports and friendship.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tim Green
    (Book, 2011)
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    Hothead

    Hit book teams baseball with lessons on character.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Cal Ripken, Jr.
    (Book, 2011)
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    Foiled

    Girl fencer fights monsters in clever fantasy graphic novel.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2011)
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    Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs

    Wry, warm sports story will hook both boys and girls.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Ron Koertge
    (Book, 2010)
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    Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson

    Robinson was special both on the baseball field and off. This bio of the slugger-as-dad emphasizes courage.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Sharon Robinson
    (Book, 2009)
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    Baseball Great

    Clunky but taut story of Little League steroids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Tim Green
    (Book, 2009)
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    We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball

    Amazing paintings + compelling history = a grand slam.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2009)
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    You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!

    An inspiring baseball biography about one of the greatest left-handed pitchers of all time.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Jonah Winter
    (Book, 2009)
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    Mexican Whiteboy

    Moving, violent book about teen looking for his identity.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Matt de la Pena
    (Book, 2009)