David Aro

LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...

It's the annual citywide youth basketball tournament. Youth teams from all over the city have come together to play on a real pro basketball court. The All-Stars quickly realize they're in over their heads. Other teams have real coaches, real uniforms, great sneakers, and real tournament experience. All the All-Stars have is talent and determination. The team has to make a decision: give up and go home, or play to win.

Twelve-year-old Arlo doesn't want to stand in his big sister's shadow on the basketball court. He wants to do something different. Something he can call his own. A Ping-Pong master at home, Arlo decides to try his hand at the Olympic sport of table tennis. But he quickly learns it is a completely different game than the one he grew up playing in the basement. Also, he's not the only kid who takes Ping-Pong seriously. As Arlo enters the world of competitive...

LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...

Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court. But, ever since the first time his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly. When the other kids won't pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger. Each day, Sammy tries and tries again, until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend. Readers will learn about the important skills of setting goals and staying disciplined...