Bryan strategically saves his energy for the swim portion of the triathlon, which comes last in this race.

Four sports. Four friends. In Game Face, each boy gets to narrate his own story, focusing on his sport of choice. Whether it’s a basketball rematch against a rival school or an unexpected turn as the soccer team’s replacement goalie, Torry, Javon, Marcus, and Griffin each face their weaknesses and find their strengths. They’ll confront the overwhelming pressure of sports and the ups and downs of friendships. But with focus, perseverance, and support, these seventh-graders won’t just win th...

Highlights presents The Timbertoes: A Heartfelt Surprise written by Rich Wallace. Tommy and Mabel surprise Ma and Pa Timbertoes by cleaning up the workshop and creating a message of love out of scraps of wood.

Have you ever heard an urban legend?In this trio of terrifying tales, three boys have a close brush with the unknown as they encounter ghostly horses who run the streets at night, phantom farm children whispering in their ears, and a deceased former classmate who may be less dead than everyone thought. . . .Eerie, thought-provoking, and perfect for Halloween, these scary stories are sure to delight readers who grew up on Goosebumps and Scary Stories to ...

While camping the Timbertoes look at the stars and the Big Dipper.

While telling stories at night by a fire, The Timbertoes discover the noise they hear is from deer eating apples from a tree.

Pa is distracted by Spot's howling outside while painting the floor and finds his way out via a window.

Devin's pins keep ending up in a 7-10 split; the toughest shot in bowling.

Jordan and his friends feel discouraged after a terrible loss, but after talking things through, they regain their energy for the rematch.

Jordan and his team focus on defense to beat a good team in floor hockey.

Introducing a soccer series for new readersKickers #1Nine-year-old Ben is brand-new to soccer, but he's a good athlete and knows he'll do well on the Bobcats, his team in the local Kickers soccer league. If he can only work around his obnoxious teammate Mark, the ball hog, Ben is sure he'll score his first goal. But Coach Patty, and Ben's own teammates, show him a little something about teamwork. And suddenly it dawns on him: he's a ball hog, too. Can he ch...

Jordan has to cover a player 4 inches taller than him on defense.