Jake Maddox

Dance Team Drama

Sean Tiffany

Eric Stevens

Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.

Skateboard Save

Eighth-grader Simon Sanford and his friends Jacob and Mohammed are all excited for soccer tryouts, because this year they will probably be starters, but a newcomer, Trevor, is stealing the show; jealous, and worried about their positions on the team, the three start to sabotage their rival--until Simon gets a life lesson from his least favorite teacher.

Soccer Sabotage

Fifteen-year-old Ben's mother would like him to follow his best friend, Tanner, and join Chief Master Lisa Kleisch's tae kwon do studio, but Ben is loyal to his long-time instructor, Mr. Ronson; besides he really does not like what he sees of Lisa Kleisch's joyless technique--and when Tanner admits that he hates it at the new dojang, Ben is more determined than ever to prove that he can win with Mr. Ronson.

Tae Kwon Do Clash

Long-time gymnast Brielle decides to join a competitive cheerleading team, while keeping her spot on the gymnastics team. She figures the practice schedules don't conflict, so she shouldn't have any trouble managing the two sports. But things don't go as planned, and Brielle soon finds herself pulled in too many directions. Will Brielle learn to prioritize or will she let people down, starting with herself? Themes of responsibility and respect provide inspiration for included discussion questions and writing prompts, making this a great choice for libraries.

Cheer Team Trouble

Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!

Jake Maddox: Quarterback Sneak

American Football Foul Play

"Everyone on the Bader Ginsburg Middle School Badgers is looking forward to the playoffs and a chance to win back the Supreme Bowl trophy from the Wellstone Middle School Warriors--but somebody has stolen the trophy, and evidence points to one of the Badgers, so teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell set out to clear their friend and discover the truth."--Provided by publisher.

Football Foul Play

After her parents' divorce, Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse, her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone, Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore. Can Sarit learn to love the game without her dad on the sidelines?

Jake Maddox Girl: Rebound Time

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and cowgirls. But as rider and horse practice pole bending, will Sydney find the courage to face her fears and compete in the upcoming rodeo? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced action, plus back matter support materials to make it a winning read.

Cowgirl Grit

When local skateboarding idol Scottie Devine announces a kind of treasure hunt in his hometown in California, skating friends Griff and Annika are thrilled to participate--but soon the competition threatens to destroy their friendship.

Skateboard Idol

When his Aunt Lucy introduces Sheldon to the world of kart racing he is quickly hooked; the challenge of building a winning kart is irresistible, and so is the opportunity to take "Coal Roller," the local champion (and bully) down--and maybe he can even make his often-absent father proud.

Kart Rival

Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears in time to nail his special move at the next big event? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.

Half-Pipe Panic

Ana Flores has always been more interested in books than sports. But when the women's softball team at the local college piques her interest, she decides to give the sport a shot. Tryouts don't go as well as she'd hoped, and she's named the coach's assistant. But she's not giving up yet. With the surprising help of her frenemy, Mali, Ana works hard on her confidence and her catching, with the hopes of one day snagging the position. A glossary, writing prompts, and discussion questions provide readers of this popular series with appropriate support.

Catching Confidence

Now that twelve-year-old Anya is old enough to join her fourteen-year-old sister Marina on the fast-pitch softball team things are becoming tense between them: Anya has trouble catching her sister's pitches and resents Marina's criticism and being moved to the outfield, Marina is increasingly obsessed with her role as captain, and angry because Anya does not seem to take the game as seriously as she does--and with an important game coming up the sisters are going to have to work out their differences if their team is going to win.

Fast-Pitch Feud

Emma Carlson Berne

Best friends Olivia and Jessica are good runners, but Olivia is uncomfortable with competition, so when her friend talks her into joining the track team and Olivia is assigned to a long distance race, she is suddenly overcome by a fear of failure.

Jake Maddox: Running Scared

Years before he became the star quarterback of the Bobcats, thirteen-year-old Alex Summers enjoyed throwing backyard passes to his best friend Oscar Matthews. But Oscar's an afterthought on the team, and now he's decided to quit football and join the school play instead. Alex feels betrayed and the boys' friendship is coming apart--and it will take an honest expression of their feels to save it.

In the Red Zone

Mia and Deshawn are not excited by a surprise stop at Maximum Caverns during a family vacation, but when their guide, Raven, is injured, the siblings must navigate an advanced route and summon help. Includes glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and information about spelunking.

Terror in the Caverns

Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of football, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practise and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the pitch. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament? Dynamic full-colour comic artwork sets the stage for this exciting Graphic Novel, a winning choice for any young reader.

Catch Football's Beat

Bianca has looked forward to sharing her love of soccer and drumming with her grandfather, but when Abuelo arrives, his ideas about how she should practice and play throw her off her game. Includes notes about soccer and glossary.

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