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Catching Confidence
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?
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Soccer Sabotage
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2018)Jacob, Mohammed, and Simon are pumped about being the upperclassmen on the junior varsity soccer squad. But during tryouts, a talented newcomer named Trevor begins hotdogging it. The three friends begin a scheme to sabotage Trevor and put him in his place. But at what cost?
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Soccer Shake-Up
Jake Maddox, Aburtov
language (Stone Arch Books, Sept. 1, 2015)Dominic doesn't want to play soccer, but when his mom signs him up, he has no choice. So Dominic just messes around on the field during practice, even though he secretly admires the skills of Carlos, his star-player teammate. When Carlos has to miss a game, Dominic starts to think it could be his time to shine. But after his rowdy behavior, will his coach or any of his teammates trust Dominic to score big?
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Paintball Boss
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Aug. 1, 2016)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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BMX Bravery
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)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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Climbing Strong
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2019)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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Kart Rival
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2019)When Sheldon spends the day with his aunt, he has no idea he's about to enter the fast-paced world of kart racing. Sheldon's not one for sports, but the combination of technical skill and adrenaline, along with an opposing bully, pulls him onto the track. Will Sheldon cross the finish line first, or will his dreams of kart racing break down?
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Heavyweight Takedown
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)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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Aerials and Envy
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Gymnastics team captain Tamaya Jackson sometimes feels like her hard work goes unnoticed. She finally snags her chance to shine when a local news station does a special report on the team. But nothing comes without a price. Can Tamaya handle the extra pressure and jealousy among teammates the way a captain should?
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Jake Maddox JV Girls
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Aug. 1, 2018)Jake Maddox is back, and this time, he's playing for keeps. Jake Maddox JV Girls features the same engaging elements readers have come to know and love about Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories, including a glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and nonfiction sports information. These longer stories take their game to the next level with characters who will face tougher challenges, harder opponents, and be forced to work even harder to win.
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Out of Step
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)After a big growth spurt, dancer Mercy Smyth feels completely out of step. Her new height has thrown off her center. Now dance moves that used to be easy are challenging and gymnastics skills that were always tricky are nearly impossible. It's going to take a lot of extra work--and money that Mercy doesn't have--to bring her skills back to competition level. Will Mercy ever feel graceful again?
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Back Row Dynamo
Jake Maddox
Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Aug. 1, 2017)Ellie is amazing in the back row. Whether serving, digging, or passing, she's a real asset to her volleyball team. But when she rotates to the front row… disaster. Can she find a way to be a more well-rounded player and not just a back row dynamo?
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