Jake Maddox

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 first black-diamond mountain, Will learns that the high level isn't just about tougher competition. It's about dangerous terrain too. Will the racing newbie admit to his sham before he gets hurt?

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616

Published: 2019

Paintball Blast: 0 (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)

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 starts to notice weird things about Ryan and his team: They always use the same yellow paintballs, for example, even though each team is supposed to get a new color each match. And the marks the paintballs leave behind don’t match up to the number of times the players shoot. Can Max and Tyler figure out what’s going on before the biggest tournament of the year?

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589

Published: 2006

Danger on the Reef

Jake Maddox

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 the same. Unfortunately her younger brother is sure he already knows everything. That attitude gets them into danger when Arjun drifts too far from the group during a dive — and straight into a reef shark.

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585

Published: 2020

On the Line

Jake Maddox

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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584

Published: 2013

Snowboard Struggle

Jake Maddox

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.

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582

Published: 2019

Football Foul Play

Jake Maddox

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 being the culprit. At first, Kenny and Romeo think it's just a prank that went too far. But when their teammate insists that he didn't do it, they decide to investigate. Where will the clues lead? Will the evidence show that their friend is innocent? Follow Kenny and Romeo as they work to uncover the truth behind the stolen trophy in this Jake Maddox JV Mystery.

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568

Published: 2021

On the Speedway

Jake Maddox

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 athlete's steady hand, persistence, and courage are just as important as crossing the finish line!

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565

Published: 2011

Pit Crew Crunch

Jake Maddox

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.

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559

Published: 2010

Skateboard Save

Jake Maddox

Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.

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555

Published: 2009

Hoop Hotshot

Jake Maddox

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 the freshman team, Joe is quickly cut. He needs to stop fooling around and prove he has what it takes to stay in the game.

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554

Published: 2013

Volleyball Ace

Jake Maddox

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 puts her algebra grade at risk, her chances of making the high school freshman team next year are on the line. Can she find a way to ace her classes like she does on the court?

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545

Published: 2020

Blizzard!

Jake Maddox

They were supposed to be attending a volunteer dinner in their honor, but instead, Owen and Gray have been stranded in the middle of a raging blizzard. Once the storm subsides, the boys decide to try to find their way back to civilization. But with no food or water, freezing temperatures, and no help in sight, both boys begin to lose hope. Can they make it safely home, or will the frozen elements become too much for them to handle?

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535

Published: 2013

Shipwreck!

Jake Maddox

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 treacherous days on the waves, hoping desperately for help to arrive. Sharks circle, their water supply dwindles, and Gabby begins to hallucinate. Will they survive, or are they lost at sea forever?

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525

Published: 2009

Lacrosse Laser

Jake Maddox

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 show he belongs on offense, too.

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523

Published: 2015

Paintball Invasion

Jake Maddox

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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516

Published: 2008