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. |
In trying to fit into her new life, Debbie learns the importance of accepting people for who they are. |
In trying to fit into her new life, Debbie learns the importance of accepting people for who they are. |
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? |
Alecia's soccer team is preparing for the championship game but their game is suffering as the players get distracted by other interests. Can they renew their commitment to their sport in order to make it to the finals?
Paperback Out of print
9781550288568 | Published: October 2004 |
Ceiling Stars is a moving story about the strength and limits of friendship in the presence of mental illness. |
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.
Paperback Out of stock indefinitely
9781550287226 | Published: January 2000 |
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. |