Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)
Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)

Author: Kit Rosewater

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1647001838

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Perfect for fans of Roller Girl, Book #2 in Kit Rosewater’s series about roller derby explores what is means to be a team player—now in paperback! Now part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie writes new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn’t sure what she’s best at. In hopes of taking home the tournament’s Star Skater award, Shelly designs extra-special gear for the Daredevils. But not everything works as well as Shelly imagined, and she can’t get the team on board. Without the gear, how will Shelly shine on the track? With high-energy illustrations from Sophie Escabasse and lots of roller derby action, Book #2 in the series explores individuality while hitting home what it really means to be part of a team.

The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team
The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team

Author: Kit Rosewater

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1683358023

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A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone—now in paperback Ever since they can remember, fifth graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin’s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend . . . Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back up again.

The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby

Author: James C. Nicholson

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2012-03-15

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0813135761

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Provides a complete history of the Kentucky Derby, examining the tradition, spectacle, culture and evolution of an event that has marveled America--and the world--for more than 130 years.

The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

Author: Crystal Hubbard

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584302742

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Born into an African American sharecropping family in 1880s Kentucky, Jimmy Winkfield grew up loving horses. The large, powerful animals inspired little Jimmy to think big. Looking beyond his family's farm, he longed for a life riding on action-packed racetracks around the world. Like his hero, the great Isaac Murphy, Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield would stop at nothing to make it as a jockey. Though his path to success was wrought with obstacles both on the track and off, Wink faced each challenge with passion and a steadfast spirit. Along the way he carved out a lasting legacy as one of history's finest horsemen and the last African American ever to win the Kentucky Derby. The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby brings to life a vivacious hero from a little-known chapter of American sports history. Readers are transported trackside to witness the heart-pounding story of a vibrant young man chasing down his dream.

The Mystery at the Kentucky Derby
The Mystery at the Kentucky Derby

Author: Carole Marsh

Publisher: Gallopade International

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780635023933

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When a horse and two jockeys disappear, Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa have two minutes to solve the mystery and save the race.

Super Flat Times
Super Flat Times

Author: Matthew Derby

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Published: 2007-07-31

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0316025895

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With a heightened sense of the boundless possibility and lurking doom that Orwell and Huxley once envisioned, Matthew Derby's stories provide a glimpse into an intricately imagined world: a world in which clouds are treated with behavioral serum, children are handicapped by their ability to float, and all food (including Popsicles) is made of meat.

The Royal Derby
The Royal Derby

Author: Kathy Ellen Davis

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781518226427

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Treasure the kitten is chosen as the Royal Derby Starter, but worries that the hat Pumpkin the puppy lent her is too silly to wear.