Sandra Diersch
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
Home Court Advantage is an engaging novel about adoption, self-esteem, and a young girl's need to feel she finally fits in. |
Sometimes it's about more than a perfect fit... |
After several shocking events, Alex must decide where his loyalties and beliefs lie. |
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? |
Ceiling Stars is a moving story about the strength and limits of friendship in the presence of mental illness. |
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. |
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.
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9781550287226 | Published: January 2000 |
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! |