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Jake Maddox
Eighth-grader Suzy has joined the high school gymnastics team, but faces pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother when an injury sidelines her. –Provided by publisher.
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In the biggest game of the year, Noah’s on the bench as usual. But when another player is injured, Coach puts Noah in. Soon, the outcome of the game rests…
Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when Ryan moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he’s also unpredictable…
Davalyn Hart was born with spina bifida, but she’s determined not to let that define her, and, being a daredevil, she’s taken up the sport of wheelchair motocross. Now that…
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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…
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Now at different schools, Ricky and Anthony’s friendship is tested when they find themselves on opposing basketball teams, leaving Ricky to decide whether he is willing to let his new…
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Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favourite game. But it doesn't take long…
After working hard in the close season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level football team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new…
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 practise advanced tricks. Then one day…
Samuel is a long-time 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…
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…
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…
Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the ice hockey tournament. He's ready to lead the Blades to victory! But then he suffers a hard collision during the first game…
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…
Marnie has an emerging talent for dog training, and she puts it to good use with her dog, Koda. Koda is a mongrel, so she isn't able to enter dog…
Zack Jones is a whiz when it comes to playing defence in the outfield. But when it comes to hitting a baseball, his batting skills come up short. Luckily, his…
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A boxed set featuring four popular books in the best-selling Jake Maddox Graphic Novels sports series, including Gear Hero, Soccer Switch, Swim Team Trouble, and Video Game Victors.
When Simon Wahlberg lands a spot on an elite hockey team, he faces competition tougher than he ever has before.
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…
All of Tanner’s friends are back in his old city, and he doesn’t like anything about his new home. The locals aren’t happy that Tanner’s been skateboarding all over town.
Tony has moved up to the next class of racing. He gets to drive faster than ever. But he also has to race against kids who are three years older…
Liv’s temper is causing problems, on and off the football field. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome this football struggle? With plenty of action and extra back…
Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his first year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the country since he was eight years old, Aarash…
Can Kaleb rein in his emotion and dominate the slopes in honor of his snowboard hero?
Will Pastora is entering his first snowboard race at the ski resort where he’s on holiday. Instead of signing up as a beginner – where he belongs – he lies…
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…
Twelve-year-old Carly, determined to convince her family she is well after a serious illness, hides that she feels tired while mountain climbing with her father and brother but an injury…
Includes glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and information about white water rafting.
Determined to be a great baseball player like others in his family, Fernando needs their help to regain his confidence after his coach tells him to steal a base and…
Best friends Sondra and Jonathan save up enough money to attend their dream skateboarding camp, but when their cabins go against each other in competition, their friendship is tested.
Grace loves swimming and is excited about joining the relay team, but not being able to make friends with teammate Chloe upsets her, especially when Chloe blames Grace for a…
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…
Mariana and her new friend Selena lose a basketball game to some older girls at a local court but have the confidence to challenge them and win back Selena’s special…
When a local esports team asks Valentina to join them for an upcoming tournament she realizes she needs to learn teamwork to succeed.
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…
Jae Cho does not win games very often, but when her older brother leaves his Castle Crusadors game open she starts playing and soon becomes fascinated by the strategy involved--until…
"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…
Thema has always preferred books to video games, but when her younger twin brothers show her the battle game Shrinking Island Showdown she is hooked--and with her brothers help she…
As a mixed-breed, Marnie's dog Koda is not eligible for dog shows, so her grandmother's friend suggests that Koda and Marnie should enter a dog dancing competition, but Marnie has…
Quinn O'Neill is known as Quitt at his school for quitting every activity he's ever tried, so when he joins the school diving team, nobody expects him to stick with…
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…
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…
When a former benchwarmer makes a play for his position, Malcolm realizes earning his spot on the baseball team won’t be as easy as he expected.
Eighth-grader Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates, the Dingoes, have made it to the regional playoffs, but before the first game their school gym is vandalized, the hoops, nets, basketballs…
