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Books in Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

  • Kart Crash

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2008)
    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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  • Balance Beam Boss

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Sofia is used to being the best gymnast at her modest gym in the city. But after a bad fall and injury during practice, getting back on the beam is harder than she thought. When she does come back after rehabbing, Sofia is consumed with fear and anxiety related to her fall, emotions her coach doesn’t seem to recognize. Can Sofia overcome her fear and trauma to make it back on the beam?
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  • Home-Field Football

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Mason is the newest addition to the Clearwater Middle School football team. His new team is nothing like his old one. The coach doesn't have much time for practice, the field and equipment are old and worn, and no one even wants to be quarterback. Can Mason help out his new home team?
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  • On the Line

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    After breaking his arm during the first try-out of last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year. Even if he does make the team, he's not sure he'll have the skills necessary to lead the team to victory.
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  • Board Battle

    Jake Maddox, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2013)
    When a group of bullies decide they own the local skatepark, Conner and his best friend, Hannah, are forced to practice elsewhere. Conner and Hannah have to outsmart the bullies if they want to practice for the upcoming competition. Because in the end, the fight for the skatepark will come down to the ultimate battle of the boards.
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  • Paintball Invasion

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    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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  • Doubles Trouble

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)
    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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  • Running Back Dreams

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Will a teammate's injury lead to a running back's dream come true? In the Wildcats' biggest game of the year, Noah's on the bench as usual. But when another player is injured, Coach puts Noah in. And soon, the outcome of the football game rests on his shoulders. With action-packed text and high-impact art, Jake Maddox Sport Stories deliver a game-winning reading experience for young sports fans.
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  • Ice Rink Rookie

    Jake Maddox, Katie Wood

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she's never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she's decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn't easy, and what's worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar's newbie mistakes of hurting the team. Can Pilar up her game and prove to her teammate-and herself-that she belongs on the ice? 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.
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  • Striker Assist

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    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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  • Cowboy Up

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    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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  • Punter's Pride

    Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)
    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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