A Funny Old Game

A Funny Old Game
Author: Pete Randall
Publisher: Mereo Books, mereobook, mereobooks
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2015-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1861514417

ÿWho are the mysterious children who meet up periodically to play dazzling, almost magical football? Why do they never seem to age ? and why do they turn up not only in different places but in different decades, sometimes different centuries? And who is the boy with the mysterious hawk-like eyes who wanders the ages without ever getting any older? This intriguing work of imagination follows the subtle link between a group of youngsters, a football and the passage of time.

Golf It's a Funny Old Game

Golf It's a Funny Old Game
Author: M. Prefontaine
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2017-02-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781543284973

For us rabbits the game of golf is a constant battle between fantasy and reality. The great hopes and ambitions that accompany us on the first tee quickly evaporate by a combination of mother nature, gravity and the cruelest of luck. One of the charms of the Great Game is that we are constantly chasing what is, in theory, attainable but in reality highly elusive. It is a perpetual series of occasions for hope. David Feherty summed it up when he said; "Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle." It is astonishing how long the occasional miracle can remain in the memory to the total eclipse of all else. Golf is a game whose hook is baited with hope. This book is a compendium of quotes from players who have been similarly troubled by the journey from great hopes to cruel reality. I hope you enjoy their reflections.

A Game of Fox & Squirrels

A Game of Fox & Squirrels
Author: Jenn Reese
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250243025

A 2021 Oregon Book Award Winner An NPR Best Book of 2020 A Finalist for the 2021-22 Maine Student Book Award A 2021 Mythopoeic Awards Finalist Andre Norton Award finalist Jenn Reese explores the often thin line between magic and reality, light and darkness in her enchanting middle grade standalone. "Brings to life, viscerally, what it is like to live in fear of abuse—even after the abuse itself is over. But there is magic here too, and the promise of a better future that comes with learning to let people who care about you into your world." —Alan Gratz, New York Times-bestselling author of Refugee “A captivating and touching story... both whimsical and emotionally—sometimes frighteningly—compelling.” —Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy "Magically creative and deeply honest, A Game of Fox & Squirrels merges games and grimness in a fantasy tale that tells the truth." —Elana K. Arnold, Printz Honor-winning author of Damsel and A Boy Called Bat After an incident shatters their family, eleven-year old Samantha and her older sister Caitlin are sent to live in rural Oregon with an aunt they've never met. Sam wants nothing more than to go back to the way things were... before she spoke up about their father's anger. When Aunt Vicky gives Sam a mysterious card game called "A Game of Fox & Squirrels," Sam falls in love with the animal characters, especially the charming trickster fox, Ashander. Then one day Ashander shows up in Sam’s room and offers her an adventure and a promise: find the Golden Acorn, and Sam can have anything she desires. But the fox is hiding rules that Sam isn't prepared for, and her new home feels more tempting than she'd ever expected. As Sam is swept up in the dangerous quest, the line between magic and reality grows thin. If she makes the wrong move, she'll lose far more than just a game. Perfect for fans of Barbara O'Connor, Lauren Wolk, and Ali Benjamin, A Game of Fox & Squirrels is a stunning, heartbreaking novel about a girl who finds the light in the darkness... and ultimately discovers the true meaning of home.

Football Is a Funny Old Game

Football Is a Funny Old Game
Author: Kenneth Burke
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1848766491

Laurie Top is a talented footballer with a wayward personality. He loves women and has disastrous dalliances with a Page 3 girl and a Miss World. Risk is Laurie’s buzzword, gambling is his personal philosophy and he is up to his neck in debt to his bookmaker. Now Laurie’s football manager is becoming tired of his millionaire ways, and a clash is brewing between the old and new generation of football – as the dour manager threatens to call time on his playboy lifestyle. Football is a Funny Old Game is the second book by Kenneth Burke and this satire on the beautiful game contains home truths about modern football.

Football

Football
Author: Andrew John
Publisher:
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2004
Genre: Soccer
ISBN: 9781843170914

A collection of all the funniest and most bizarre sayings from the world ofootball. From Alan Brazil's 'the tackles are coming in thick and thin', toichael Owen's 'I was really surprised when the FA knocked on my doorbell',his is a compilation of the ridiculous things said by commentators, playersnd managers of the beautiful game. With this guide to the oddest remarksver made on and off the pitch you can read how some of the most famous namesn the game manage to take their eye off the ball just long enough to putheir foot in their mouth.

Baseball Is a Funny Game

Baseball Is a Funny Game
Author: Joe Garagiola
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1990
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780060916725

A former major-league catcher provides a view of the lighter side of baseball as he relates his professional experience

The Egypt Game

The Egypt Game
Author: Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 143913202X

The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?

Geordie Armstrong: On the Wing

Geordie Armstrong: On the Wing
Author: Dave Seager
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1906796548

George 'Geordie' Armstrong served Arsenal for 27 years as both a player and a coach, before being cruelly taken from his family and his club whilst coaching the Arsenal reserves at London Colney - he collapsed suddenly on the training pitch having suffered a brain haemorrhage in October 2000 - and never recovered. At the request of Geordie's daughter, Jill, Dave Seager has worked towards capturing the essence of George Armstrong: the player, the coach and the man. He has not chosen the conventional biography route, instead he tells the story of Geordie Armstrong with the assistance of those who knew him best - and the end product reads like a veritable who's who of Arsenal Football Club from the past 50 years. Seager successfully paints a remarkable picture - reliving stories and recollections of those who loved him; those who were fortunate to call him their friend; those who played alongside him; those who watched him play week in week out and those who were coached by him. There are also dozens of never before published action shots and pictures from George's own personal photographic collection to enjoy. The interview roll-call includes: Bob Wilson, Frank McLintock, Charlie George, Eddie Kelly, John Radford, George Graham, Liam Brady, George Cohen, Arsene Wenger, Dennis Bergkamp, Lee Dixon, David Dein, Gary Lewin, Vic Akers, Stewart Houston, Pat Rice, Martin Keown, Kevin Campbell, Frank Stapleton, Steve Burtenshaw, Ken Friar, Steve Sidwell, Perry Groves, Peter Simpson, Brendan Batson, Bob McNab and many more -

Would You Rather For 10 Year Old Kids

Would You Rather For 10 Year Old Kids
Author: Rather Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2020-11-22
Genre:
ISBN:

With hundreds of really funny, hilarious, thought-provoking and clever 'Would You Rather' scenarios, Would You Rather For 10 Year Old Kid! promises hours of fun for the whole family! What A Great Gift! This fun and interactive game book for kids scenarios - Hilarious and fun! 100 pages 200 amazing Would You Rather questions ranging from the plain hilarious to the thoughtful and challenging, food choices, job choices, random and silly, completely ridiculous and so much more! Quality Book with classy design both on the cover and the inside pages. Get conversations going in a fun and interesting way. Hours of family fun - this game can be played over and over! All age appropriate and perfect for the 11 year old boys and girls in your family. You may be amazed at your kids' imagination and creativity as they ponder the huge variety of situations in this book and why they made the choices they did. This Would You Rather Game Book is perfect for Road trips, party games and sleepovers. Conversation starter around the dinner table. Game nights, classroom activities and short car rides. Screen free quality time for family and friends. And anytime you need an awesome, fun activity for the kids and family! All age appropriate and good clean fun! someone who has three eyes on their forehead or two mouths? Improve reading skills and word comprehension and increase self esteem all while having fun. Your 10 year old will love it!Enjoy!