Jake Maddox JV
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Quarterback Dreams
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Darius Livingston is the starting running back for the seventh-grade football team, but he dreams of playing quarterback. When the team is forced to forfeit the rest of its season, Darius and his teammates get the chance to play with the eighth graders. Darius is sure this is his chance to prove he can throw the ball and be a great quarterback. But, can Darius show off his skills and still be a team player?
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Snowboard Balancing Act
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
For twelve-year-old Bristol, being on the slopes means ultimate freedom. As an adaptive snowboarder and a junior instructor, the upcoming PowderX Games are a chance to show her parents how serious she is about the sport. But juggling boarding and teaching with homework and vision therapy for her physiologic diplopia is harder than Bristol thought. When her parents announce that she'll have to drop some of her snowboarding commitments if she doesn't do well on an important exam, Bristol is determined to prove that she can do it all. On the day of the Games, it takes a reminder from one of her students-and a tough personal choice-to help Bristol figure out the perfect balance both on and off the slopes.
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Snowboard Hero
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Kaleb has always looked up to his older stepbrother and Army Reserve, Luke, both on the slopes and off. So when Luke is deployed overseas, Kaleb is proud of him but worried. When Luke is injured and sent home, Kaleb starts feeling reckless, and his decisions on the trails might be just as dangerous as the reality that Luke faces. Can Kaleb rein in his anger and dominate the slopes in honor of his snowboard hero?
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Eight-Wheel Wonder
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Kadijah Carrie-aka KC-is obsessed with roller skating. When its revival goes viral on the internet, she shows her parents and friends all the cool videos and tricks she can find. Then Kadijah discovers the world of roller speed skating, and she is determined to take part in a local speed skating tournament. But there's a tiny problem . . . Kadijah doesn't know how to skate. Will the help of her friends and a stint at a fast-food drive-in get Kadijah up to speed for the race, or will she wipe out?
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Snowboard Struggle
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Alex has to choose right from wrong and stand up to his best friend when the new kid in town is bullied for being poor and for jealousy about his great moves on the slopes.
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Block and Rock
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Back before junior high, Justin, Tony, and Miles were the best of friends. Then they got pigeonholed into cliques and Justin was thrown in with the band nerds while Tony and Miles became a part of the jocks. But now that Justin wants to try out for the football team, music and football and stereotypes will surely collide. Will Justin find a way to survive?
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Paintball Boss
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Quinton learns the real meaning of leadership when his tactics mean not only a loss for his team, but also the alienation of a teammate and a best friend.
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Soccer Stand-off
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Milak must learn about personal responsibility when a new soccer coach challenges his worldview and his work ethic.
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Swim or Sink
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Baxter Reilly has always felt at home in the water. And the school swim team has been his place of refuge, especially over the past few months. Baxter's parents have separated, and his father is now living in a rundown apartment. Instead of dealing with his home life, Baxter has devoted himself to the swim team as the anchor of their 4x400 freestyle. But how can he anchor a team when his life is so adrift?
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Lucky Soccer Save
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Luis "Lucky" Martinez is the new kid on River Valley Junior High's JV soccer team. But his goalie skills aren't the only thing being tested. When a school talent show opens for auditions, Luis will find out if he's inherited his abuela's musical skills. Can Luis juggle both, or will he have to choose which of his passions to save: soccer or music?
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Football Fraud
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
When DeSean Mitchell makes an embarrassing mistake while showboating in the end zone, he ends up costing his football team the game. In the final play, he's tackled and lies on the field in defeat. A teammate assumes he is hurt, and rather than face the shame of his mistake, DeSean fakes an injury. How long will DeSean let the deception go on?
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Touchdown Turmoil
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Ethan is a talented wide receiver for the Locomotives. But when he drops a surefire touchdown pass, he begins to question himself. Can he find a way to erase the label of choke artist and make the kind of end zone play that can win back the trust of his team? Reader support tools, like a glossary and discussion questions, round out this story from the high-interest Jake Maddox JV series.
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Home Court
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Lew loves playing on his community center's basketball team. He is shocked when he learns that the community center might be shutting down, jeopardizing the future of the team. With no school teams available to them, Lew and his friends worry they won't get to compete in basketball at all. Can Lew and his teammates find a way to keep the center open and give their team the opportunity to win big on their home court?
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BMX Bravery
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
When new-kid Jose moves into the neighborhood, BMX scaredy-cat Cam Dexter makes a new friend. But will Jose's daring ways put this dynamic duo in the kind of danger that isn't safe? Whether he wants to or not, Cam will soon find out.
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Snowboard Sham
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Will Pastora is entering his first snowboard race at the ski resort where he's vacationing. Instead of signing up as a beginner--where he belongs--he lies about his experience and registers for a higher level of competition. But when he faces his first black-diamond mountain, Will learns that the high level isn't just about tougher competition. It's about dangerous terrain too. Will the racing newbie admit to his sham before he gets hurt?
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Swimming the Distance
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Mason Williams dominates short races in the pool, but his endurance is not up to speed. When one of his teammates taunts him that he might never "swim with the big fish," Mason vows to train harder. Luckily, his best friend Alex has a great idea ... to swim in a nearby lake to build up his strength. Alex paddles his kayak beside Mason as he swims in the lake each day after school, and soon Mason starts seeing results. But when the two friends have an argument, Mason might take his training too far. Will Mason be able to swim the distance?
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Hockey Camp Hustle
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Zach Thompson can't believe his family can finally afford to send him to the elite hockey camp of his dreams. But even before he hits the rink, Zach feels iced out by his older teammates. They mock the new kid's hand-me-down gear and hog the puck during practice. Can Zach show some hustle and be the leader his team needs to take the camp tournament by storm? With plenty of play-by-play action and extra back matter materials including bonus hockey facts, this Jake Maddox JV sports story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.
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Second-Chance Soccer
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Alex has wanted to be a member of the Longhorn Lightning soccer team for as long as he can remember. But after his embarrassing performance at last year's tryouts, he's not sure if the risk is worth the reward. When a new friend offers to help him practice, Alex is tempted to try again. Can his new friend help him make the team, or will Alex's second chance also be his last?
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Skateboard Idol
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Skating friends Griff and Annika are psyched when local skateboarding idol Scottie Devine sponsors a contest. But when Griff comes up a winner, it threatens his and Annika's friendship, which is one of the things about skating that Griff values most.
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Climbing Strong
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Mike Gordon loves a good thrill. And he's not afraid to break the rules to get one. But when Mike goes too far, a friend steers him in the right direction: up. Rock climbing gives Mike all the excitement he needs. But when things get tough, will Mike fall back into his old habits?
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Outfield Outcast
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Baseball has always been Malcolm's best sport, and he's sure this season will be no different. After all, there's no real competition when you're the best. But when a former benchwarmer makes a play for his position, Malcolm realizes that earning his spot on the baseball team won't be as easy as he expected.
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Streetball Showdown
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
When country kid Langston is sent to spend the summer with family in the city, he's sad about missing an important basketball tournament. But then his cousin Ant introduces him to street basketball. After a rough start, Langston makes strides with this new way to play, largely thanks to Ant's tips and tricks. But when Langston gets too much attention from the others in the neighborhood, the cousins' friendship takes a hit and the two start avoiding each other. Soon Langston is given the chance to play with another team. Will he leave Ant and the bad blood behind, or will family come first?
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Skate Fearless
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
PJ got her first skateboard a year before her friend Marco got one. Over the years they've taught each other lots of tricks and encouraged one another to keep improving. But as they start seventh grade, PJ notices that Marco seems to want to spend more time with Ethan and Ty, two bullies who think girls can't skate. PJ decides to prove them wrong and enters a skateboarding contest. Will she prove that she is a fearless skater, or will the boys get in her head and psych her out?
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ATV Cheat
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
A young ATV rider and his friend set out to solve a race-day mystery in this action-packed installment of the “Jake Maddox JV” chapter book series.
Teen ATV riders Josh and Christyna are revving up for a big race. Unfortunately, someone has sabotaged the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers, and mountain bikers, in jeopardy. Josh suspects his archrival, Adam, but he needs proof! Can Josh and Christyna dig up the dirt to solve this ATV mystery, or will the ATV motocross culprit leave them in the dust?
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Basketball Battles
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Raven is dealing with a lot, her grandmother's recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she's determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin' Salmon basketball tournament, which she's been participating in since she was little. So, she pushes herself, and her teammates, a little too much while trying to prove she should play in the tournament. But to really get back into the game, Raven will have to battle her own feelings of anger and sadness first, and make some amends.
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Taking It to the Mat
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his freshman-year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the United States since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school's JV wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But, a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or, will taking it to the mat cost more than he's willing to sacrifice?
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Tae Kwon Do Clash
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Ben learns to believe in himself and work hard, as he trains to beat the bully from the rival studio at the national championship, in honor of his teacher and his teacher's methods.
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Gridiron Showdown
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
When Jasper gets in trouble at school, he's given a choice: rejoin the football team or else. But after he quit abruptly at the end of the last season, Jasper's old teammates aren't exactly thrilled to see him, and finding a spot on the team isn't easy. Does Jasper have what it takes to make it on the football field, or is he doomed to detention?
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Bad-Luck Basketball
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
The Clovers have never been the best basketball team in the district, but lately their luck has been worse than ever. And it seems like everyone wants to blame Brandon for the team's losing streak. Can Brandon convince his teammates he's not bringing the bad luck before it's too late?
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Heavyweight Takedown
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Kyle is the star of his junior high wrestling team's A squad. Not only does he win most of his matches, but he's also the heavyweight ... the wrestler that gets to go last in a tournament and hopefully clinch the victory for the team. So when a new kid, Kenny, shows up and challenges Kyle for the heavyweight spot (and wins it), Kyle's confidence shrinks. Now on the B squad, Kyle is frustrated. He wants his team to do well, and Kenny is a good wrestler. But Kyle also wants to be on the A squad. Can Kyle come up with a way to help his team?
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Slap-Shot Slump
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Simon Wahlberg eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. His parents want to see their son achieve his dreams, so they move to the town of Edgewater, known for its elite high school hockey team. Simon tries out for the squad, and even though he's only in eighth grade, he lands a spot on the roster. But playing hockey for Edgewater isn't easy. Every player on the ice is bigger, stronger, and faster than Simon. If Simon is going to keep up, he will have to push himself further than he ever has before. But soon his grades begin to slide, and Simon starts to question if hockey is the right choice for him. Can Simon find a way to do it all?
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Free Throw Fail
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Jake's jump shot is as good as money in the bank, but when he heads to the foul line... clank! If Jake doesn't find a way to solve his free throw woes, his coach will have no choice but to put him on the pine. Will Jake nail it, or will he fail it?
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