Jake Maddox

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  • Bibliography:
    274 Books
  • First Book:
    August 2006
  • Latest Book:
    January 2025
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Book List in Order: 274 titles

  • Mr. Strike Out

    David Gray is notorious in his baseball league, notorious for strike outs, both as a pitcher and a batter. After learning about the great Babe Ruth, David becomes determined to become a good all-around player, which means he'll have to learn how to b...

  • On the Line

    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....

  • Skate Park Challenge

    Nick is injured skateboarding, but he quickly jumps back on the road to recovery in hopes of being ready for the big competition. With practice, Nick hopes he'll be able to skate the killer half pipes and thin rails just like the pros....

  • BMX Bully

    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....

  • Board Rebel

    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. Unfortunate...

  • Face-Off

    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....

  • Go-Kart Rush

    Tony is used to being the best. With his old kart, he won every single race. But now he's twelve, and he's moved up to the next class of racing, TAG karts. Sure, he gets to drive a cool new kart that goes faster than anything he's ever driven. But he...

  • Paintball Blast

    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...

  • Speedway Switch

    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...



  • Motocross Double-Cross

    Best friends Carlos and Ricky race all the time, but when their bikes are sabotaged before a major race, they can't trust each other. They'll have to band together to figure out who's pulling a double-cross....

  • Snowboard Duel

    Hannah and Brian have the run of Snowstream, a cool winter resort. But a new kid, Zach, starts a boys-only snowboard cross team. What will Brian do when he's forced to choose between Hannah and snowboarding?...

  • Slam Dunk Shoes

    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?...

  • Backup Goalie

    Jamie thought everything was perfect on his hockey team. But when the goalie is injured, Jamie has to step in to play the unfamiliar position. With the state championship at stake, can Jamie help his team skate to victory or are they all on thin ice?...

  • Batter Up!

    Caleb has always batted with the same wood bat until the other team accuses Caleb of cheating by tampering with the bat! Now Caleb is forced to use the aluminum bat. How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?...

  • Cheer Challenge

    Amanda has always dreamed of being captain of a cheerleading squad, and this year, she is! But she soon realizes that being captain is harder than she thought. Not only does she have to lead the squad, she has to inspire them, and that's hard work....

  • Full Court Dreams

    Last year, Annie didn't make the basketball team. But this year there's a new coach, and Annie's been practicing her heart out. Annie is determined to make the team this year, and she isn't going to let anything stand in her way!...

  • Jump Serve

    Ella and Laura can't believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long, it's clear that the new girls don't plan to be good teammates. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruine...

  • Paintball Invasion

    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 sini...

  • Quarterback Sneak

    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!...



  • Soccer Shootout

    Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he's also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?...

  • Storm Surfer

    Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Then the waves get out of control. Time is running out, and the s...

  • Running Rivals

    At the beginning of the track season, Amy hurt her knee during a race. Now her doctor says she can 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, ...

  • Soccer Spirit

    Anna, Brittany, and Jasmine have a problem: their school cancelled the girls’ soccer team. They have to join the team at their arch rival school! The three friends aren’t happy about it, but they’re glad they get to play. The girls on their new...

  • Tennis Trouble

    Alexis is only 13, but she made the varsity tennis team. She's thrilled, but not everyone is happy for her--two of the older girls think Alexis ruined the season for their friend, who didn't make the team. The older girls are out to make Alexis's sea...

  • Skateboard Save

    When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, saves his board. But the next day, Bernie pretends like he never saw Riley before. The biggest contest of the year is coming up, and Riley knows that Berni...

  • Stolen Bases

    Every summer, Eva and Becca play softball. But this year, something strange is going on. One day at practice, the bag of equipment is missing. The next day, it's been returned. When the bag goes missing again, Eva and Becca decide to try to catch the...

  • Back on the Beam

    Because of an injury, Nadia couldn't practice her balance beam routines all summer. Her ankle is healed now, but she's nervous about being back in competition. It seems like every time she sees her rival, Blaire, her ankle starts to hurt again. Will ...

  • Diving Off the Edge

    Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when...

  • Free Climb

    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...



  • Gridiron Bully

    Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town. Right away, Juan thinks he's made the wrong choice. He can't catch, he can't throw, and one of the members of the team...

  • Horseback Hopes

    Molly has always dreamed of taking horseback riding lessons, but the lessons were too expensive. Until now! A new stable has opened up in town, and Molly convinces her parents to let her sign up for classes. Everything is great, except that two girls...

  • The Hunter's Code

    For as long as he can remember, Ethan has envied his dad's hunting trips. His dad has always promised to bring Ethan along when he's old enough, and finally, this year is the year! But on their hunt, Ethan discovers some dead deer left in the woods. ...

  • Karate Countdown

    When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be ab...

  • Kart Crash

    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...

  • Lacrosse Attack

    Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Pet...

  • Legend of the Lure

    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...

  • Over the Net

    Allie loves everything about volleyball except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie...

  • Shark Attack!

    Ever since he arrived at his family's rented summer house, Brendan has been hearing horror stories from all of the locals about sharks in the water. His new friend and surfing partner, Alex, swears the stories aren't true, but Brendan can't shake his...

  • Shipwreck!

    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 t...



  • Skater's Secret

    Maggie and Shannon are figure skaters and sisters. But Maggie is really tired of Shannon always being in the spotlight. For once, Maggie is determined to come out from behind her sister's shadow. Can Maggie learn to shine, even when Shannon always se...

  • Survival Stories

    These best-selling sports stories by Jake Maddox are a hit with boys and girls alike Pumped-up, easy-to-read stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. The boys and girls in these books face obstacles on the gridiron, the court, the ic...

  • Takedown

    Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn't know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school's wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff...

  • Wild Hike

    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...

  • Hoop Hotshot

    Joe thinks of himself as "The Flash", a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves. The other members of his team aren't as impressed. Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd, and not enough time helping the team. At tryouts for t...

  • Ballet Bullies

    Marissa has always loved dancing. But lately, she feels clumsy and awkward when she dances, and she feels bigger and taller than the other girls. She doesn't even bother trying out for the Rose Fairy ballet. But someone else thinks Marissa has what i...

  • Disc Golf Drive

    When Ed learns how to play disc golf at summer camp, he can't wait to play with his best friend, Harry. Soon, star quarterback Gordy wants to play too. With Gordy's help, can the boys convince the football coach that Dribble Creek needs its own disc ...

  • Field Hockey Firsts

    Fiona's new school doesn't have an ice hockey team, just field hockey! She decides to try out for field hockey anyway, but the sports have different rules. Will Fiona be able to stay on the team if she doesn't learn the rules?...

  • Half-Pipe Prize

    When Tess moved away from Winterfall, she left her two best friends, Ana and Sofie, behind. She's traveling back to surprise them and to take part in the yearly snowboarding competition. Ana is glad to see her, but Sofie acts strange as soon as Tess ...

  • Hoop Doctor

    Kelcey wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelcey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game aga...



  • Pit Crew Crunch

    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....

  • Pitcher Pressure

    Allen's grandpa has never missed a baseball game until tonight. While Allen plays his most important game ever, Grandpa fights for his life at the hospital. Allen wants to win the game for his grandpa, but he's facing his biggest challenge, Hank "The...

  • Race Car Rival

    Shawn gets to be a junior team member on Johnny Pride's stock car team. But when he arrives at the racetrack, it turns out he'll be helping Johnny's biggest competition, "Mean" Gene Pederson. Shawn realizes that appearances aren't everything. Maybe t...

  • Record Run

    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 Har...

  • Speed Camp

    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?...

  • Stock Car Sabotage

    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 g...

  • Tennis Liar

    When his friend Max asks him to join a tennis league, Henry can't say no. It's expensive, so Max's dad pays Henry's way. Henry can't tell his dad, or he'll have to give up tennis for good. Is being able to play the game he loves worth hiding the trut...

  • Off the Bench

    There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving his...

  • On Guard

    Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court. But then he finds out that he knows someone on a rival team. It's his cousin, Pete. And to make matters w...

  • Playing Forward

    Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since ...

  • Win or Lose

    Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team. Everyone expects him to be a natural on the court. He's an all-star, except for one thing. He's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference bet...

  • Linebacker Block

    Logan moved to Westfield a year ago. This season, hell be playing against some of his old friends. Will they see him as a traitor? Will he be able to be loyal to his new team without making his old friends mad? ...

  • Quarterback Comeback

    The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The Wildcats lose to them every year. Coach thinks they have a chance this year. Can Carlos make it happen? ...

  • Running Back Dreams

    In the 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 game rests on his shoulders. ...

  • Speed Receiver

    Andrew's been working overtime on improving his speed with his older brother. Can he pull it out and help his team win? ...

  • Wildcats Blitz

    Every player on the Wildcats football team is an important part of the team. Carlos, the quarterback, has talent and guts. Logan, a linebacker, has strength and smarts. Noah, a running back, knows the game better than anyone. And Andrew, a receiver, ...

  • Wildcats Slam Dunk

    It takes each player on the Wildcats basketball team to win. Their captain, Trey, plays with speed and smarts. Isaac, a point guard, knows how to lead the team. PJ, a center, is tall and quick. And Daniel, a forward, has guts and power. In these four...

  • Cheer Captain

    Julia just changed schools. Luckily, her best friend, Ava, goes to her new school. Ava's been on the cheerleading squad for two years, and she promised to help Julia make the team. But if Julia is a better cheerleader than Ava, will they still be abl...

  • Drive to the Hoop

    A girl on the JV basketball team was injured, and Mel has been asked to take her place. Mel is thrilled. But the girls on the freshman team aren’t happy for her. In fact, they’re being downright mean. How can Mel play to win when she doesn’t ha...

  • Geocache Surprise

    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. ...

  • Mountain Bike Hero

    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?...

  • Whitewater Courage

    Christopher has never rafted on a river like Australia's Franklin River. Will he be brave enough to tackle the whitewater?...

  • Windsurfing Winner

    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?...

  • On the Speedway

    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 athlet...

  • Double-Axel Doubt

    When Gabby's figure skating coach retires, she has to learn to skate with a new coach. But when her new coach pushes her to do a double Axel, Gabby is afraid her old injury will flare up. Gabby has to decide if winning is worth risking injury. ...

  • Victory Vault

    Kayla is the best gymnast on her team. When she misses her vault at an important gymnastics meet, no one sees her mistake except her best friend, Chandra. When Chandra pressures her to tell the truth, Kayla must decide if keeping her trophy is worth ...

  • BMX Challenge

    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 b...

  • Cowboy Up

    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 h...

  • Hockey Meltdown

    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 Dyla...

  • Skateboard Struggle

    After Evan's older brother breaks his leg skateboarding, their parents ban skateboarding for the whole family. But Evan loves skateboarding too much to quit. When his grandmother catches him practicing for a competition, Evan knows his secret is out....

  • Cycling Champion

    Austin, eager to prove himself and win a sports trophy like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters a Tour de France-style bike race. Not only does he have to find a bike, train, and learn the course, but he also has to deal with a ...

  • Gold Medal Swim

    Sam is the best swimmer on his school swim team. When Julien, a new exchange student at school, joins the team near the end of the season, Sam offers to help him practice. But when Sam and Julien have to race against each other in the final meet, onl...

  • Gymnastics Jitters

    Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship. ...

  • Horseback Hurdles

    Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they...

  • Relay Race Breakdown

    Nick hates running, but when his gym teacher gives him an ultimatum -- join the relay-race team or fail the class -- he knows he has no choice. He'll have to suck it up and run. Will he learn to run or let down his team? ...

  • Soccer Surprise

    Alex and her family just moved, which means she has to start a new school and adjust to a new soccer team. She soon learns that she must play a new position on the team, which makes her frustrated. Alex must learn how to adjust to her new life and ha...

  • Tiro Libre

    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. ...

  • Track and Field Takedown

    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 ...

  • Volleyball Dreams

    Ramona loves sand volleyball but has a hard team being a team player. When she learns that the court will be destroyed by a plastic company, she must learn the importance of being part of a team. ...

  • Behind the Plate

    Danny is a skilled baseball catcher, but suddenly, he can no longer make easy throws. He has a case of the yips. Could his parents divorce be behind his problems on the field? ...

  • Home-Field Football

    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. Ca...

  • Point Guard Prank

    Someone keeps playing pranks on Ryan and it is starting to affect how he plays basketball. Who is the big prankster and why are they out to get Ryan? ...

  • Striker Assist

    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 for years, Jax has a lot to learn about teamwork. ...

  • Free Throw

    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. ...

  • Dance Team Dilemma

    Hannah is thrilled when she earns a spot on her school's dance team, but she knows she'll have to work extra hard if she wants a solo. The only problem is her best friend, Caitlin, would rather hang out with boys than practice. Hannah has to decide w...

  • Rebound Time

    After her parents' divorce, Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse, her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone, Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore....

  • Running Scared

    Olivia likes running - when she's doing it for fun, that is. But when her friend convinces her to join the track team, Olivia panics. She's convinced she'll come in last place, and people will make fun of her. So Olivia starts dropping out in the mid...

  • Skating Showdown

    Grace is thrilled when her figure skating coach enters her in a local competition. But when she sees another skater practicing, Grace realizes she'll have some difficult competition. She psyches herself out so much that she starts messing up the move...

  • Beach Bully

    Isaac isn't thrilled when his family moves from the snowy town of Winterfall to the beach. The move means he'll have to leave his friends behind, and worst of all, he can't snowboard on the sand. Isaac decides to give surfing a try, but his plan hits...

  • Board Battle

    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 en...

  • Kart Competition

    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 b...

  • Paintball Problems

    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 bull...

  • Cheer Choice

    When Colleen's best friend and co-captain changes schools, she's devastated. The cheerleading squad won't be the same without Meredith. But when Colleen learns that Meredith is teaching her new squad the routine they created together for an upcoming ...

  • Dancing Solo

    Sarah knows she's the best dancer in her class, and she can't wait to show off at the upcoming recital. But when a new move proves too tough to master, Sarah is forced to do something she's never had to do before ― ask for help. ...

  • Soccer Showoff

    Gina loves playing soccer, and she can't wait to join the team at her new school. But when Gina tries to be the star of the team, her new teammates don't exactly appreciate it. Gina has to learn that teamwork is more important than winning before she...

  • Softball Surprise

    Jo can't wait for the summer softball league to start. She knows this will be the year she's on a winning team. But when she finds out some surprising information, Jo has to decide between the team that wins and the team she's come to love. ...

  • Bad-Luck Basketball

    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...

  • Gridiron Showdown

    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 ea...

  • Outfield Outcast

    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...

  • Second-Chance Soccer

    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 pr...

  • Heavyweight Takedown

    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 k...

  • Slap-Shot Slump

    Simon Wahlberg eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. When his family moves to the town of Edgewater, known for its elite high school hockey team, Simon tries out for the squad. Even though he's only in eighth grade, he lands a spot on the roster. But pl...

  • Snowboard Hero

    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 d...

  • Swimming the Distance

    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 ......

  • Caught Stealing

    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, ...

  • Hoop Hustle

    Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school's basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice -- he's always relied on his...

  • Soccer Shake-Up

    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 ...

  • Touchdown Triumph

    Oliver Jeffries is used to moving around. His dad is in the Army, and moving is just part of life. But it finally looks like they'll be staying in one place, and Oliver decides to join Jackson Middle School's football team. Things couldn't be going b...

  • BMX Bravery

    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. ...

  • Skateboard Idol

    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....

  • Pool Panic

    Jenny has always loved swimming, so this year she’s finally decided to join the swim team. Jenny cruises through the pool during practice, but when she sees the crowd of spectators at her first meet, she freezes up. Can Jenny overcome her fears and...

  • Volleyball Victory

    Andrea is excited for another winning volleyball season. But there’s a problem―the new coach is bringing the team back to basics, and now Andrea is unhappy and feeling frustrated in her new position. Will the coach’s strategy pay off, and will ...

  • Dance Team Drama

    Lily Richter and her family are moving, which means she’s leaving behind her BFF and the dance team ― the two most important things in her life. Stuck in an unfamiliar school, she’s feeling lost and alone. Worse still, she isn’t connecting wi...

  • Lacrosse Laser

    Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position--midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to sh...

  • Paintball Boss

    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. ...

  • Power Play

    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 mi...

  • Second Shot

    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. ...

  • Snowboard Struggle

    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. ...

  • Soccer Stand-Off

    Milak must learn about personal responsibility when a new soccer coach challenges his worldview and his work ethic. ...

  • Soccer Step-Up

    Hotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there's a problem. There won't be a middle school team this year! The program has been cut due to budget constraints, and the girls are forced to try out for ...

  • Taekwondo Clash

    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. ...

  • Basketball Breakdown

    One minute eighth-grader Shaena is rushing to grab a rebound, and the next she’s lying on the basketball court, dizzy with a horrible pain in her head. A collision with an opponent has left Shaena benched with a concussion, two weeks before the big...

  • Comeback Catcher

    Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he’s batting and in the spotlight, he’s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he’d be done with baseball for good. Now he’s back in the game as a backup catcher. When a...

  • Soccer Switch

    Andre Makuza is excited for another championship season with his middle school summer soccer team. But a new coach is taking over, his unusual training methods have the team feeling frustrated. Will the coach’s oddball ways ever lead to victory, or...

  • Daydream Receiver

    Gus Charles is a dreamer. He dreams of catching the winning touchdown in the big game. He dreams of being as popular as the team quarterback, and of smooth talking with the girls in his school. But in reality Gus is an oversized, third-string receive...

  • Double Scribble

    Diego "Clutch" Rivera became the school's hero when he made the game-winning hook shot to take home last season's championship trophy. With the new season beginning, expectations are high that "Clutch" will lead the basketball team to another title. ...

  • Back Row Dynamo

    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? ...

  • Block and Rock

    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 t...

  • Doubles Trouble

    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 ...

  • Free Throw Fail

    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? ...

  • Longboard Let Down

    Valeria has always been one of the best downhill longboarders around, but as she comes back from an injury she seems to have lost her fearless verve. The Pro Longboarding event is right around the corner and Valeria has always dominated the “locals...

  • Punter's Pride

    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 injur...

  • Spinning Away

    Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and―especially―about figure skating. Too bad her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Will Maggie find a way to justify the changes she wants to enact, or will she keep o...

  • Squad Struggles

    Tam is on the cheerleading squad―finally. Tam works hard and she has plenty of talent. She loves jumping and doing flips and dancing. But Tam’s family is different than most of the other squad members’ families. Her mom doesn’t speak English ...

  • Aerials and Envy

    Tamaya Jackson works hard and likes being part of her gymnastics team, but sometimes she'd like more credit for her skills. When a news station interviews Tamaya for a feature on gymnastics, it seems she'll finally get the recognition she's been want...

  • Catching Confidence

    Ana Flores has always been more interested in books than sports. But when the women's softball team at the local college piques her interest, she decides to give the sport a shot. Tryouts don't go as well as she'd hoped, and she's named the coach's a...

  • Faceoff Fall Out

    Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and love...

  • Home Safe Home

    Caleb is a young baseball player who’s struggling to come out of his shell on a team run by a no-nonsense coach. When Caleb’s family agrees to host Ricky, a 19-year-old ballplayer from the Dominican Republic, at their home for the summer while he...

  • Soccer Sabotage

    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 ...

  • Half-Pipe Panic

    Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and pu...

  • Cowgirl Grit

    Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather’s ranch for the summer, and she’s feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowb...

  • Rodeo Challenge

    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?...

  • Secondhand Slice

    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 injur...

  • Ice Rink Rookie

    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 Pilarâ...

  • Beyond Basketball

    Juniper Jackson is the tallest girl on the team. She might also be the least interested. But with her dad as the coach―and the kind of height that gives her a serious advantage―Juniper needs to figure out how to find something to love about the g...

  • Blueline Breakaway

    Jack has the talent to be a big-time hockey player―just like his older sister. Can Jack find a way to slip out of his sister’s shadow and become a hockey phenom in his own right? ...

  • Cheer Team Trouble

    Long-time gymnast Brielle decides to join a competitive cheerleading team, while keeping her spot on the gymnastics team. She figures the practice schedules don’t conflict, so she shouldn’t have any trouble managing the two sports. But things don...

  • Digging Deep

    Asiyah Najjar is upping her volleyball game and joining the travel team. But the practices are longer, harder, and more frequent than her old rec squad’s. Now easy-going Asiyah is having a tough time focusing up and making the commitment. Can she d...

  • Gear Hero

    Nelson Greenwood loves BMX racing, almost as much as he loves to draw superheroes. The hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, isn't afraid of anything, much like Nelson's twin brother Nick. Nelson looks up to Nick and his mad BMX skills. But when a...

  • Pick and Roll

    Roman is the point guard for the Bulldogs, and he’s worried about his team and their startling lack of a center. But when big man Sebastian shows up, the Bulldogs are ecstatic ... until they see that Sebastian’s coordination hasn’t caught up wi...

  • Rookie Runner

    When Alvin’s sister lands the lead in the school play, his parents tell him he’ll need to find an after-school activity to keep him busy until they can pick up both kids. A fast runner, Alvin would like to give track and field a try, but it’s t...

  • Strange Boarders

    Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria. As...

  • Striker's Sister

    Lily Davis’ big sister, Jana, has recently left home for basic training, and Lily really misses her soccer idol. But when Lily’s parents and coach start pushing her to fill Jana’s cleats, the pressure to be like the all-star striker is too much...

  • Touchdown Turmoil

    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 ...

  • Back on Track

    Addison is joining the track and field team―even though her mom said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she’s torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mom. How can Ad...

  • Climbing Strong

    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...

  • Kart Rival

    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 t...

  • Soccer Struggle

    Liv’s hot-head is causing problems―on and off the soccer field. When one outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it’s time for a change, or she’ll never lace up her cleats again. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome this ...

  • Balance Beam Boss

    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 anxi...

  • Diamond Double Play

    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 make...

  • Jugada doble

    Diego "Clutch" Rivera became the school's hero when he made the game-winning hook shot to take home last season's championship trophy. With the new season beginning, expectations are high that "Clutch" will lead the basketball team to another title. ...

  • Out of Step

    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 ...

  • Snowboard Sham

    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 f...

  • Softball Switch-Up

    Raisa Kumar has been playing softball for years, and thanks to the support and encouragement of her team, the Silver Stars, she's one of the best pitchers in the league. When a new girl, Annie, joins the team and wants to learn how to pitch, Raisa is...

  • Swim or Sink

    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 w...

  • Undercover BMX

    Devon Rosario has played basketball his whole life, and he's great at it, so great, in fact, that his dad, team, and community in the Bronx can't imagine him doing anything else. And while Devon loves his team, he's not so happy with the rigid struct...

  • Basketball Camp Champ

    After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels total...

  • Danger on the Reef

    Jasmine Lopez and her brother Arjun love exploring the coral reefs around Fiji, where their marine biologist parents are stationed. Jasmine, already a certified scuba diver, dreams of following in her parents' footsteps and wants to help Arjun do th...

  • Extreme Ice Adventure

    Nita and Sohail are thrilled when they win scholarships to attend the Alaska Young Explorers program. Both kids could use the prize money to help their families and set out to compete as hard as they can. But things take a turn when they're paired up...

  • In the Red Zone

    Star quarterback Alex has always played football with his best friend, Oscar. But when Oscar suddenly quits the team to join the school play, Alex feels blindsided and betrayed. Now pressure is mounting on and off the field. Can the two boys ever rec...

  • Obstacle Challenge

    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 str...

  • Running Overload

    Eighth-grader Nimo Mohamed has made the varsity cross-country team and she's determined to keep up with the older girls. So she's training harder than ever, maybe too hard. Soon the runner's grades are tumbling, her times are slipping, and her body i...

  • Soccer Superstar

    New-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the soccer field when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the sta...

  • Trail Trouble

    On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on his smartphone and connect with his friends back home. But when Marlon accidentally gets separated...

  • Carrera extrema

    Nelson Greenwood loves BMX racing, almost as much as he loves to draw superheroes. The hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, isn't afraid of anything, much like Nelson's twin brother Nick. Nelson looks up to Nick and his mad BMX skills. But when a...

  • Skaters feroces

    Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria. As...

  • Catch Soccer's Beat

    Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of soccer, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ide...

  • Dance Team Double Trouble

    When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately it seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia...

  • Gymnastics Comeback

    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 pi...

  • Hockey Camp Hustle

    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...

  • Hockey Rink Heroes

    Jake Maddox has been thrilling sports fans with action-packed stories for years. Now with this new collection of riveting tales, Jake takes the action to the ice. In Hockey Rink Heroes, readers can cheer on the main characters as they work to achieve...

  • Home Court

    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 wo...

  • Home Ice Rivals

    Benji Krueger loves playing hockey with his friends at his home on Prairie Lake. But Benji's heart is broken when his parents announce that they're having a baby and the family will have to move. To make matters worse, his older sister, Raina, is a s...

  • Karate Rebels

    Karate is the most important thing in Aliyah’s life. It allows her to fight - and she’s good at that. It also makes her feel like a winner. Nothing is more important to Aliyah than taking down an opponent, especially if it’s her main rival, Sum...

  • Lacrosse Legend

    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 skill...

  • Nothing but Net

    Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive...

  • Soccer Sensation

    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 hi...

  • A Taste for Victory

    Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brento...

  • Volleyball Ace

    Until now, Layla has balanced her school work and volleyball easily enough. In eighth grade, though, academic expectations are tougher. Student-athletes need at least a C average in all classes to play sports. When Layla's dedication to volleyball pu...

  • Football Fraud

    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...

  • Home Plate Heist

    Fernando Higuera comes from a family of famous baseball players. And they show up to every game to cheer him on. But during one game, Fernando’s coach tells him to try to steal second base. But he’s never tried that move before. He hesita...

  • Lucky Soccer Save

    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 inher...

  • Point Guard Pride

    It is never easy to be the new kid in school—or on the basketball team. But when Yasmin Jones faces racism from one of her new teammates, she insists on dealing with it on her own. Her solution is to prove to her new team that she is a star pla...

  • River Race

    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 ...

  • Rocky Mountain Disaster

    Twelve-year-old Carly has recently recovered from an illness and to celebrate, Carly, her older brother, Ajay, and her dad go on a climbing trip in the Rocky Mountains. Even though Carly tries to convince her family she is a hundred-percent better, h...

  • Running Wild

    Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on his Grandpa’s farm. But he’s about to learn a new appreciation for the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince Toby to join them on their nature ru...

  • Skateboard Summer

    Sondra and her best friend, Jonathan, have finally saved up enough money to attend the summer camp of their dreams—Camp Vert. In order to fit in at the competitive skateboarding camp, the two friends decide to learn a challenging trick, the fro...

  • Storm on the Sea

    In the wake of great loss, Aisha has found comfort in sailing. And it seems the rest of her family has found comfort in pretending nothing’s changed. Frustrated with their silence, Aisha escapes one night on her family’s sail boat. Her br...

  • Swim Team Trouble

    Grace loves being on her school’s swim team. She enjoys hanging out with her teammates and making new friends. But when Chloe joins the relay team, she and Grace clash. Grace tries several ways to be friends with Chloe but fails every time. The...

  • Tennis Triumph

    Mira Ravi is the first-seed singles star on Hilltop Middle School's tennis team, but her life off the court is a much harder match to win. Mira juggles tough responsibilities at home, in school, and with her team, but she also has a secret that threa...

  • Terror in the Caverns

    Mia and Deshawn can’t wait to get to Action World. So when their parents make a pit stop at Maximum Caverns to go cave spelunking, the two siblings are less than excited. Things go from bad to worse when an accident takes Mia, Deshawn, and thei...

  • Soccer Hotshots

    Storm the field and net the win with Soccer Hotshots! From bestselling author Jake Maddox comes a collection that brings together three thrilling full-color graphic novels into one book. In Soccer Superstar, Javier’s amazing goal goes viral, bu...

  • Fast-Break Friends

    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 s...

  • Backfield Blow

    Nothing can stop star running back Harris Weathers—until he takes a jarring hit, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can’t shake the idea that he could get hurt playing football. After faki...

  • Cross-Country Conspiracy

    While at summer camp, Domingo and Carmen Rivera are excited for the big Camp Rivals Race, an annual cross-country running competition. But during the boy’s race, one runner trips and knocks over several competitors. Then another runner interferes w...

  • Football Foul Play

    After winning their first playoff game, Badger teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell get some disturbing news. The Supreme Bowl trophy has been stolen from the rival school across town! Even worse, the evidence points to the Badgers’ quarterback bei...

  • Full-Court Mess

    Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops...

  • Gymnastics Payback

    Mia Hernandez’s gymnastics team is nervous about the upcoming season. However, they’re encouraged when their new coach tells them that she was once a gymnast for their longtime rivals. The coach’s knowledge will be a great advantage during the ...

  • Quarterback Dreams

    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 grade...

  • Taking It to the Mat

    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 j...

  • Drill Team Determination

    Thirteen-year-old Aniyah comes from a long line of drill and step team members. Her mom and aunts all competed, so none of them understand why Aniyah doesn’t want to continue the tradition. But Aniyah doesn’t like attention or performing. Then An...

  • Hoops and Hopes

    For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fi...

  • Ice Clash

    Lou and her brother Otto have played on the same hockey team since they were young. Coach Lopez has always recognized Lou as one of the best players on the team, even though she’s the only girl. But Coach has been deployed with his Army Reserve...

  • Snowboarding Surprise

    Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a new winter sport—SNOWBOARDING! A whole new world of sp...

  • Basketball Big Shots

    Beat the buzzer and sink that three-pointer to win with Basketball Big Shots! From bestselling author Jake Maddox comes a collection that brings together three thrilling full-color graphic novels into one book. In A Taste for Victory, Hank tries to f...

  • Cheer Fears

    Robert, Maryam, and Kylie are excited to be at a sleepaway cheer camp. But then their bunkmates -- and main cheer competition -- try to convince them their cabin is haunted. The three friends laugh it off until some suspicious things start happening....

  • Fast-Pitch Feud

    When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join Marina on the U14 fast-pitch squad, things are different. Anya can’t stan...

  • Off Base

    Jayden is one stolen base away from the school record when he’s accused of cheating on his science test. When the answer key is discovered in his locker, he knows he’s been framed, and if he has any chance of finishing the baseball season, he’l...

  • Soccer Suspicions

    A professional soccer star has loaned a treasured medal to Stratford Park Middle School goalie Gabriella Carter. But the medal has gone missing! Gabriella and her teammate Serena are determined to track it down as they gather information from classma...

  • Track and Field Trick

    The Sally Ride track and field team’s season is off to a rocky start thanks to some suspicious activity. Missing field equipment, stolen uniforms, and finally blackmail notes to the assistant coach, Josh, make it clear: someone wants Coach Josh out...

  • Trick-Shot Triumph

    When Mariana and her new friend, Selena, try to play some basketball at a local court, they’re challenged to a game by two older girls. If Mariana and Selena win, they get to use the court. But if the older girls win, they get Selena’s sp...

  • Video Game Victors

    Valentina loves playing video games, and she’s really good at them. When a local esports team asks her to join them for an upcoming tournament, she’s thrilled. There’s just one problem—Valentina has great skills in first-perso...

  • WCMX Daredevil

    Davalyn “The Daredevil” Hart may be a new rider in the sport of wheelchair motocross, but this adrenaline junkie is ready to push herself. When she gets a new WCMX chair designed to take a beating at the skate park, she turns her stunts u...

  • Eight-Wheel Wonder

    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, a...

  • Football Triple Threat

    Michael has the speed to be a great wide receiver, but he struggles to consistently catch passes. The defensive coach sees potential in Michael's speed and has him try his hand at defensive back. Then the head coach puts Michael on special teams to r...

  • Gridiron Gamer

    As much as he would like to, Iako can’t play football. Being in a wheelchair keeps him from hitting the real gridiron. However, Iako makes up for it by being a whiz at his favorite video game, Football Blitz: Turbo. When his friends tell hi...

  • Hoop Dancer Determination

    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 know...

  • Jungle Mastermind

    Antonia is a great gamer. She’s especially skilled at her favorite game called Mobius Bridge. She’s a fierce fighter and can quickly knock enemies out of the game. Together with her esports teammates, they usually dominate other teams at ...

  • Ooze Escape!

    When Kendall receives a surprise email, he can hardly believe his luck. He’s been invited to compete in an esports tournament for his favorite game, Ooze Escape! He loves battling his way to the top level in the game and trying to escape the de...

  • Snowboard Balancing Act

    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 tea...

  • Strategy Showdown

    Jae Cho isn’t very good at games. Whether it’s board games, card games, or anything else, she usually doesn’t have much luck. But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5, she’s fascinated by the strategy ...

  • Baseball Blowup

    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 tea...

  • Curling Crunch

    Maisie loves pitching for her softball team in Arizona, so she’s crushed when she has to move to Minnesota to live with her dad. Upset about the move and her parents’ divorce, Maisie isn’t thrilled when her dad asks her to join his ...

  • Hot Shot Hockey

    Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem—she can’t seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs to score? And will her team come together when it mat...

  • Keeping Football in the Family

    Alejandro is a new high school quarterback with big shoes to fill—his brother's. But none of the plays that worked for his brother seem to be working for him. With Coach J threatening to bench him, Alejandro has to come up with something good f...

  • Sixth Man Surprise

    Devante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him and his team a victory when they need it the most...

  • Surfing Shake-Up

    Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a histo...

  • Trust on Thin Ice

    Mina is a talented figure skater, but she's looking forward to trying a new challenge—pairs skating! Mina has second thoughts, though, when she starts practicing with Luke, a shy boy who she doesn’t know well. Can the pair overcome their ...

  • Wheelchair Rugby Rush

    When Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can’t wait to try it. But then his family moves to Alabama to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson’s in luck—his dad tells him a...

  • Builder Battle

    Samuel is a longtime fan of the classic world-building game Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about it. So he’s excited to learn that a big game update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game c...

  • The Fifth Dungeon

    After Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that...

  • Gearhead Goal Maker

    Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favorite game. But it doesn't take long for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game perform...

  • Hip-Hop Hustle

    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 n...

  • Karate Clash

    Levi can’t believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia, insists that karate isn’t a real sport. But he’s even more shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why is she there? And why can’t she be more respectful...

  • Last Gamer Standing

    No one is more surprised by Thema Turner's new interest in a video game than the bookworm herself. The battle game Shrinking Island Showdown reminds Thema of one of her favorite book trilogies, and the novels' plots inspire how she plays the game. He...

  • Roster Rebound

    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 any...

  • Soccer Snub

    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 diffi...

  • ATV Cheat

    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 t...

  • Basketball Battles

    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...

  • Batter Power-Up!

    Zack Jones is a whiz when it comes to playing defense in the outfield. But when it comes to hitting a baseball, his batting skills come up short. Luckily, his friend Jamie has an incredible virtual reality system that helps him train to improve his b...

  • Dance Duo

    Marnie has an emerging talent for dog training, and she puts it to good use with her dog, Koda. Koda is a mutt, so she isn’t able to enter dog shows. So Marnie decides to enter a dog dancing competition with Koda instead. But soon Marnie realiz...

  • Gymnastics Challenge

    Harper’s passion is parkour. Moving over, under, and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete—unless she joins a gymnastics team. Wi...

  • Live and Let Dive

    Quinn O’Neill has a really bad habit. He wants to be part of a team, but every time he tries out a new sport or activity, he ends up quitting. In fact, his habit even earned him an unfortunate nickname—Quitt. When he sees a poster at scho...

  • Puck Panic

    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 freez...

  • Skate Park Plans

    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 advanced tricks. Then one day, she learns the city council is considering building a skate park in ...

  • Gridiron Trailblazer

    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 joi...

  • Lacrosse Clash

    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...

  • Skate Fearless

    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 mo...

  • Soccer Goals

    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...

  • Softball Hothead

    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 m...

  • Streetball Showdown

    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 th...

  • Horseback Hardships

    Maple Run Stables is Leah’s home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah’s family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other ri...

  • Rock 'n' Goal

    It’s been a year since Robert’s brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he’s angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team’s...

  • Track Troubles

    Last year, Belle was the fastest runner on her team. This year, she's determined to stay on top—to stay the team's GOAT. So when two new, superfast runners join the team and beat her in practice, Belle starts to worry. But she's got a plan. She...

  • Wrestling Rivals

    Last season, James was so close to winning the regional wrestling championship. He just couldn't beat a kid named Tristan. But he's been training, and this year, he is ready. So when Tristan moves to the area and shows up at James's team practice, Ja...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jake Maddox has published 274 books.

The next book by Jake Maddox, Rock 'n' Goal, will be published in January 2025.

The first book by Jake Maddox, Mr. Strike Out, was published in August 2006.

No. Jake Maddox does not write books in series.
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