Hoop Dancer Determination

Hoop Dancer Determination

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Tobias Wilson has a secret. For the past two years, since attending a Choctaw Nation powwow with his family, he's been teaching himself how to hoop dance. But when his best buddy Declan discovers him dancing, it isn't long before his whole class knows. Once the secret is out, Tobias has the opportunity to share his dancing at the spring talent show, but he's not sure he wants that. Is he ready to share his Native dance with others or will he stop dancing altogether?
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Legend of the Lure

Legend of the Lure

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Daniel's favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor of his grandpa. But can he land the biggest catch of his life, or will he let Big Larry get away?
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Hip-Hop Hustle

Hip-Hop Hustle

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that's a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Board Battle

Board Battle

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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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Free Throw

Free Throw

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.
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Power Play

Power Play

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Despite her impressive hockey skills, Kyla Woodson's first year of high school isn't going as planned. The varsity team didn't recruit any freshmen, so she's stuck on JV unless she can impress the coach enough to be added to the roster mid-season. But with an old rival also vying for a spot on varsity, plus dealing with her parents' recent divorce and her mom's irritating new boyfriend, Kyla has more to worry about than just her game and fights to keep her temper in check. As the pressure mounts, will Kyla be able to keep her cool off the rink and on it and skate to win? A glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and bonus hockey facts make this action-packed sports story as engaging and educational as it is exciting.
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Running Rivals

Running Rivals

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

At the beginning of the track season, Amy hurt her knee during a race. Now her doctor has given her the okay to get back on the track, but Amy's still shaky. Her knee may be healed, but her confidence is still broken. The biggest race of the year is coming up, and it's on the exact same track where she was hurt before. With help from an unexpected source, will she be able to race again?
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Gymnastics Comeback

Gymnastics Comeback

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

As an eighth grader, Suzy has just joined the high school gymnastics team, so she is crushed when she gets injured and can't practice or compete. Meanwhile her mother wishes she wouldn't participate in gymnastics and would focus her efforts on her piano playing instead. Facing pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother, Suzy has to take charge of her own destiny. Can she make a comeback in time to help her team defeat its biggest rival?
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Obstacle Challenge

Obstacle Challenge

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Tanisha Carter can't believe her luck when she finds out her favorite extreme obstacle course challenge is coming to her town. She needs a partner to compete, so her video game pal, Derek, agrees to team up with her. Derek is big for his age, but strong, and Tanisha is sure their combination of speed and strength will make for a winning team. But when training reveals Tanisha's fear of heights, the pair realizes they have more than one obstacle to overcome in this extreme challenge.
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Eight-Wheel Wonder

Eight-Wheel Wonder

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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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Geocache Surprise

Geocache Surprise

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Tim is disappointed when his best friend wants to spend their last day of summer geocaching. But a competition might make things interesting. Before the day is over, Tim will have discovered more than just a hidden treasure.
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River Race

River Race

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Nate, Selena, Tyson, and Alicia are ready for summer. But when Nate convinces everyone to join a white water rafting race, the group's teamwork is put to the test. Will these four friends make it past the finish line? Or will their competitive nature sink their chances?
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Secondhand Slice

Secondhand Slice

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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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Roster Rebound

Roster Rebound

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player—and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
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Baseball Blowup

Baseball Blowup

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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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