SANDRA DIERSCH has taught writing courses to British Columbia students and aspiring adult writers. She has written eight books to date, including Offside! and Home Court Advantage, both Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice selections. She lives in Maple Ridge, B.C., with her husband and young daughter.www.sandradiersch.com
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Home Court Advantage
Home Court Advantage is an engaging novel about adoption, self-esteem, and a young girl's need to feel she finally fits in.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 730L
Alecia's Challenge
Getting used to a new school and a new stepfather is bad enough, but then Alecias best friend quits the soccer team. Alecia only joined the team to be with Anne -- she doesnt even like soccer -- but now her stepdad wont let her quit!$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 680L
Offside!
Alecias soccer team has been through a lot this season, but now theyre a tight team and a force on the field. Then a tough new player, Lexi, joins mid-season -- and her bad attitude seems to be contagious.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
Play On
Alecias soccer team has made it to the top of the league, and things finally seem to be looking up. But then a vicious piece of gossip and old rivalries threaten to tear her team in half. Can they get it together in time for the finals?$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 610L
Skin Deep
Sometimes it's about more than a perfect fit...$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 2
Out
After several shocking events, Alex must decide where his loyalties and beliefs lie.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 5
False Start
Caitlynn makes a deal with her grandfather to join a swim team if he'll stay and watch all of her practices. But after Grandpa has a stroke, Caitlynn doesn't want to keep up her end of the deal.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13
Play On
Alecia's soccer team is preparing for the championship game but their game is suffering as the players get distracted by other interests. Can they renew their commitment to their sport in order to make it to the finals?$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 610L
Ceiling Stars
Ceiling Stars is a moving story about the strength and limits of friendship in the presence of mental illness.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 4
Home Court Advantage
Home Court Advantage is an engaging novel about adoption, self-esteem, and a young girl's need to feel she finally fits in.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 730L
Offside!
Alecia plays soccer for the Burrards, a great Vancouver team. Then Lexi, a new player, joins the team. Lexi gives her teammates such a hard time that the Burrards begin to fall apart.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 660L
No Contact
In trying to fit into her new life, Debbie learns the importance of accepting people for who they are.
$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3