Softball Surprise

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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.

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• 26

• Published: 2014

Back on the Beam

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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 Nadia find her balance, or will she let Blaire's mean comments keep her from winning?

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• 17

• Published: 2009

Batter Up!

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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?

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• 16

• Published: 2013

Soccer Spirit

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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! They're not happy about it, but they're glad they get to play. The girls on their new team, though, aren't exactly welcoming. Will Anna, Brittany, and Jasmine ever feel at home?

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• 14

• Published: 2013

Soccer Show-Off

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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 can get back on the field.

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• 11

• Published: 2014

Dance Team Dilemma

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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 what's more important: keeping her spot on the team or keeping her friend.

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• 11

• Published: 2013

Half-Pipe Prize

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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 returns.

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• 10

• Published: 2010

Cheer Challenge

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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.

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• 8

• Published: 2013

Slam Dunk Shoes

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

It’s the chance of Jamal’s life. He’s been asked to try out for the super-elite youth basketball team, The Cyclones. The team kids have the best of everything: the best uniforms, the best shoes, and the best equipment. How can Jamal’s ragged old shoes compare with that? So his dad makes him a deal: If Jamal makes the team, he gets the shoes. But will the fancy new shoes really improve Jamal’s game?

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• 7

• Published: 2013

Field Hockey Firsts

Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

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?

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• 7

• Published: 2010