High Hurdles

by Stephen D Smith

Published 2 May 2005
Seventh-grader Matt Kramer is happiest when he runs, but when his alcoholic mother disrupts a track meet and he leaves the team in embarrassment, he must find the strength to open up to the help of others.

Fourth and Long

by Stephen D Smith

Published 2 May 2005
Seventh-grader Alex Rogers is devastated at not making the junior high football team, but his involvement with a Bible study group and a teamwork lesson on the paintball field help him cope.

Rivals on the Waves

by Stephen D Smith

Published 2 May 2005
When troubled thirteen-year-old Luke's dream of becoming a professional surfer seems threatened by some real competition from a girl he barely knows at junior high school, he reacts with angry outbursts that drive his friends away.

Red Card

by Stephen D Smith

Published 2 May 2005
Twin brothers Andy and Paul engage in intense sibling rivalry and playing on the same soccer team may not solve the problem.