Anyone who has played a team sport knows the rush that comes from feeling like an integral piece of a well-oiled machine. Yet exhilaration and cooperation are only one aspect of team dynamics. This collection explores all facets of the team relationship, both positive and negative.
Publication year 2001
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Teams
Tags Realistic Fiction, Bullying, Education, Education, Sports, Modern Classic Fiction
Whale Talk, a young adult novel by Chris Crutcher, is the story of events in the senior year of The Dao (T.J.) Jones, the adopted, multiracial son of white parents who live in the small town of Cutter, Washington. Narrated from a first-person perspective, the novel explores the impact of family, athletics, violence, and bullying on the lives of modern teens.The inciting incident of the novel occurs when T.J., a skilled swimmer who refuses to... Read Whale Talk Summary
Publication year 2004
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Society: Education, Relationships: Teams, Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Equality
Tags Education, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Psychology, Self Help
Publication year 2014
Genre Poem, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude, Emotions/Behavior: Hope, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Teams, Society: Community, Values/Ideas: Equality, Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Tags Inspirational
Publication year 2019
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal, Relationships: Teams, Society: Class, Identity: Gender, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger, Identity: Masculinity, Identity: Femininity
Tags Mystery / Crime Fiction, Gender / Feminism, Business / Economics, Bullying, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 2008
Genre Biography, Nonfiction
Themes Natural World: Space & The Universe, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Fame, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Tags Science / Nature, History: U.S.
Publication year 1994
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Natural World: Animals, Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Beauty
Tags Science / Nature, Sports, Travel Literature, Biography, Action / Adventure, Animals
First published in 1994, Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod is a nonfiction young adult book by Gary Paulsen, who has won several awards for his outdoor adventure stories. The first-person narrative recounts Paulsen’s life as a novice dog-sled runner who takes on the challenge of Alaska’s iconic Iditarod race. The special cross-species relationship between Paulsen and his canine companions steers him through the perils of Alaska’s harsh terrain as he overcomes his... Read Winterdance Summary
Publication year 1997
Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction
Themes Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Tags Sports, Leadership/Organization/Management, Self Help, Business / Economics, Psychology, Psychology, Biography
Publication year 2005
Genre Reference/Text Book, Nonfiction
Themes Relationships: Teams, Self Discovery, Society: Community, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose
Publication year 2024
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Teams, Society: Community, Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Tags Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 2024
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Friendship, Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Literature
Tags Fantasy