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Baseball Blues
by Jake Maddox
Part 1168 of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Kevin Paige, the best hitter on his baseball team, is in the biggest slump of his life. Determined to get his swing back before big-time Coach Bingo can watch him play, Kevin practices more than ever. But he's getting worse-not better. Kevin will need to learn balance to find his swing again.
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Skate Park Plans
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Avani Patel loves to skateboard. With the nearest skate park an hour away, though, she doesn't get much chance to sharpen her skills or practice advance tricks. Then one day, she learns the city council is considering building a skate park in town! But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community, or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Baseball Blowup
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Malcolm loves two things-baseball and science. He's always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolm's homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates, he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics, he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolm's secret pitch prove to be a game winner or just another failed experiment? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Puck Panic
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the hockey tournament. He's ready to bring the Blades a win! But then he takes a hard bodycheck during the first game. The hit leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Soccer Snub
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
After working hard in the off-season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level soccer team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren't so excited. They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to find his groove. But soon, Quincy begins to earn some respect. Then his coach shifts him into the starting lineup-and moves Will to the bench. Can Quincy find a way to get Will back in the game? Or will their friendship falter over the sudden soccer snub? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Pickleball Problems
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Twelve-year-old Ada Wilson doesn't love sports, but her parents have signed her up for a sports camp. After her tennis-loving older sister suggests that Ada learn to play tennis so they can play together, Ada excitedly agrees. But at camp she discovers that, to her, tennis isn't nearly as fun as pickleball. What sport will Ada focus on, and will she be happy with her choice?
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Lacrosse Clash
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Eighth-grader Jared Shotpouch loved lacrosse, until his grandmother moved them off the reservation. Now he's at a new school and on a new team where nothing feels right. The other kids tease Jared about everything from his last name to his long, braided hair, and the worst bullies are his own teammates. Can Jared prove his skills on the field and teach his teammates about the origins of lacrosse at the same time?
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Soccer Goals
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Jacob dreams of scoring goals in front of a crowd of cheering soccer fans. Unfortunately for him, he's stuck playing defense on a team with only four regular players. At this rate, his team will never be the best, and Jacob's dream of being the star player won't come true. When the local street soccer team challenges him to a match, Jacob must learn what it means to be a team player. Will he realize there's more to playing soccer than scoring goals?
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Gridiron Trailblazer
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Audrey Miller isn't thrilled about moving to a new town or starting eighth grade at a new school. Things start looking up when she meets Ryan, a wide receiver on the school's football team. Audrey loves playing football and decides to join the team. But the other boys on the team only see her as a girl, not a football player. For reasons Audrey can't understand, they refuse to acknowledge her skills or Ryan's. Can Audrey prove herself on the field and change their minds?
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Paintball Invasion
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Josh and Chad have been using the same place as a paintball field forever. But now, someone's attacking them, and it isn't someone they know. Who is out to stop their paintballing fun? It's going to take all their skills and teamwork to stop the sinister invasion.
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Hockey Meltdown
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Dylan has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. He knows this will be the year his hockey team wins. Then a pre-season injury takes him out of the game. Even though his wrist is healing, he's too weak to play. Can Dylan be part of the team if he's stuck on the bench?
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Diamond Double Play
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Blake Easton loves playing wiffle ball with his friends, so when they encourage him to try out for the local traveling baseball team, he decides to give it a shot. Blake has never played organized sports before, and the tryouts are tough, but he makes the team as a second-string player. When a key player on the team gets hurt during their first game of the season, the coach calls on Blake to step in. Can Blake perform under pressure? Will he be able to step up now that he has a chance to play when it counts?
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Softball Hothead
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
First baseman Maya isn't known for her calm demeanor on the softball field. Sometimes her teammates appreciate her passion. But when Maya blows up at a rival team following a playoff game, her outburst gets the whole team in trouble, and mad at her. Can Maya find a way to make things right? Or will her actions have some serious consequences?
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Fast-Break Friends
by Eric Stevens
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Anthony Duran has been Ricky Lau's best friend and basketball buddy since they were little. But now, that Ricky has moved schools, the boys find themselves on different middle school basketball teams. With few new friends, Ricky still wants to shoot hoops with his best bud. Anthony, on the other hand, doesn't want to practice with an opponent. Ricky is willing to do whatever it takes to get his friend back. But, what if that means letting his new team down?
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Slam Dunk Shoes
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Jamal's been asked to try out for the super-elite youth basketball team. His dad makes him a deal: If Jamal makes the team, he gets new shoes. But will the fancy new shoes really improve Jamal's game?
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Windsurfing Winner
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Nick gives up on everything he tries. So when he's on vacation, he tries surfing. He doesn't like it, so he quits. A friendly girl helps him learn to windsurf. But will he quit that if he can't do it?
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Rodeo Challenge
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?
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Quarterback Sneak
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
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!
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On the Speedway
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Pumped-up, easy-to-read sports stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. The boys in these books face challenges on and off the racetrack. Following the world's fastest-growing sport, readers and fans alike will discover that an athlete's steady hand, persistence, and courage are just as important as crossing the finish line!
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Punter's Pride
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Nolan is a fiery fellow with a lot to say as he campaigns hard as a student council president elect hopeful. In his spare time he's the punter and emergency third-string quarterback for the football team. But when the first two QBs go down with injury, Nolan is suddenly thrust onto center stage in more ways than one.
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Record Run
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
After getting soaked by Harry's water balloon, Paul chases Harry down. He didn't expect Harry to be so fast. He gives Harry a choice: join the track team or else. Harry doesn't think it's fun to run if he's not being chased. With Paul's help, can Harry find a good reason to run?
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Paintball Blast
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Max and Tyler have been paintball partners for a long time when they realize that something's strange at the paintball field. A new player in town, Ryan, has just started playing and winning. At first, Max chalks it up to beginner's luck. But then he starts to notice weird things about Ryan and his team: They always use the same yellow paintballs, for example, even though each team is supposed to get a new color each match. And the marks the paintballs leave behind don't match up to the number of times the players shoot. Can Max and Tyler figure out what's going on before the biggest tournament of the year?
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Pit Crew Crunch
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
It's a dream come true. Peter entered a contest to be on a stock car pit crew, and he won! Just when it looks like he'll finally get his chance to work a real race, things go wrong in an unexpected and terrifying way.
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Stock Car Sabotage
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Danny Mason's brother, "Clean" Cole Mason, is famous on the stock-car circuit for being a good guy. So Danny can't believe it when he starts to see signs that someone on his brother's team is sabotaging his opponents. Danny has to figure out what's going on before someone gets seriously hurt.
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Shipwreck!
A Survive! Story
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
When their whale-watching trip goes horribly wrong, Skylar, Gabby, and Miles find themselves on an inflatable raft in the middle of the ocean. With no food, a small amount of water, and only a small first-aid kit to help them, they must spend three treacherous days on the waves, hoping desperately for help to arrive. Sharks circle, their water supply dwindles, and Gabby begins to hallucinate. Will they survive, or are they lost at sea forever?
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Paintball Problems
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Max is excited for the end of the school year; not only will he get a break from Alex, the school bully, but he'll also get to spend the summer playing paintball. But when Alex joins the paintball league too, things go from bad to worse. The bully has Max firmly in his sights, and Max has to find a solution for his paintball problems before it's too late.
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Wild Hike
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren't outdoors guys-they're jocks. Nick isn't even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They don't listen to his warnings about campfires and bears, and they make fun of everything Nick does. When Devin finds himself in real danger, can Nick save him in time?
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Striker Assist
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Jax, a striker, is the star of his soccer team. But when he moves up a level and joins a new team, he has a hard time following directions and trusting his team. For someone who's been playing soccer for years, Jax has a lot to learn about teamwork.
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Soccer Sensation
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father's job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make soccer fun again.
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Secondhand Slice
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his nerves and straighten out his embarrassing slice or will he forever be too shabby for this type of competition?
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Cowboy Up
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Jake is the best bull rider in his division. He's never been thrown from a bull and doesn't see that changing anytime soon. But when he takes a bad spill during competition, he hurts more than just his arm. His confidence takes a hit, as well. Jake has to learn to cowboy up and overcome his fear before he can ride again.
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Mountain Bike Hero
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Everyone says that Crooked Hill has a curse. But it's the only good place to go mountain biking in Flatte County. When Jonah's brother goes down it during a storm, can Jonah beat the Crooked Hill curse?
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Face-Off
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Kyle wants to be a great hockey player just like his older brother, but to do that, he must focus all of his energy on the game and not be distracted by a teammate's injury.
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Kart Competition
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Ted is sure his week at Kart Camp is going to be the best week ever. But when Jake, son of a famous race-car driver, shows up at camp, Ted's plans are thrown off track. Ted is convinced Jake is using unfair advantages to win races. Will Ted let his bias get the best of him in the race to the finish line?
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Caught Stealing
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team - they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but he has a brand new glove at practice the next day. The big game is coming up, but can Ian trust his teammates and work together to bring the team a win?
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Kart Crash
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Austin may be new to town, but he's not new to go-kart racing. Unfortunately, he had to leave his kart behind when he moved. When he races against Ryan Stone, Austin quickly learns that Ryan's the guy to beat. But how can Austin's rental kart compete with Ryan's shiny red kart? Austin will have to learn that the driver, not the kart, wins the race.
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BMX Challenge
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Jason never turns down a dare, which has gotten him in trouble more than once. After he gives some classmates a hard time, they challenge him to a BMX competition. Jason can't say no. But BMX is way harder than he thought. If he can't learn to ride before the competition, this dare will be his last.
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Board Rebel
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Tanner Ryan hates everything about his new town. All of his friends are back in his old city, and the only thing he likes in Woodville is his family's pool. That is until he discovers the Curves, the most amazing place ever to skateboard. Unfortunately, on the same day he finds the Curves, he meets Bennett Parsons III, the resident bully. And the locals aren't happy that Tanner's been skateboarding all over town. Can Tanner make friends and still have fun doing what he likes to do? Or has he been doomed to a life without skateboarding?
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Speed Camp
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
At Top Speed Race Camp, Dylan meets his new partner, Jo. He's shocked. Jo is not at all what he expected. How can Dylan build the best race car and beat Robby when his partner is a girl?
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Second Shot
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
With a nickname like "Leggie," LaGrande "Leggie" Peters seemed destined to be an all-star runner. But when an accident on the track forces Leggie to give the field a try, he will have to overcome many obstacles to get his second shot.
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Doubles Trouble
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Deion wanted to make the traveling tennis team as a singles player but failed. The coach, however, finds a spot for Deion as a doubles player. Deion isn't so sure about doubles. And he's definitely not sure about his doubles partner, Dirk, who seems to be the exact opposite of him. Will Deion find a way to stay out of doubles trouble and find success at the net?
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Free Climb
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
The only fun thing to do in Amir's neighborhood is climb buildings. Of course, no one will let him do that. When a police officer offers to bring Amir to a climbing wall outside of the city, Amir is thrilled. He meets William, who also loves climbing. But William doesn't want to learn the right way to climb, and before long, he is in serious danger.
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Point Guard Prank
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Someone keeps playing pranks on Ryan and it is starting to affect how he plays basketball. Who is the big prankster and why is he or she out to get Ryan? Part of the Jake Maddox series of books, this story is sure to hook young sports fans.
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Track and Field Takedown
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Kyle's school decides to host an Olympic Fest in honor of the Summer Olympics, and he's assigned to compete in the track-and-field events. The only problem is, he's no good at them. Will practice make perfect, or will Kyle embarrass himself in front of everyone?
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BMX Bully
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Matt wants to make the Evergreen racing team, but his chances are seriously threatened when a new boy moves to town and resorts to cheating in order to win.
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Blizzard!
A Survive! Story
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
They were supposed to be attending a volunteer dinner in their honor, but instead, Owen and Gray have been stranded in the middle of a raging blizzard. Once the storm subsides, the boys decide to try to find their way back to civilization. But with no food or water, freezing temperatures, and no help in sight, both boys begin to lose hope. Can they make it safely home, or will the frozen elements become too much for them to handle?
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Lacrosse Legend
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his dreams don't go as planned, and he's moved to a different position. Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to best use, but he can't help but feel disappointed. Will his new position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team?
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Speedway Switch
by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Michael Haynes has won more races in the midget-car circuit than any other driver in his age division. And he couldn't have done it without his brother, Mark, who's a great mechanic. Then Buzz Ripshaw comes along. Buzz doesn't drive fair, and Michael gets hurt during the biggest race of the year. How will Team Haynes win without their driver? Realistic Fiction.