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Jake Maddox
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and figure skating, but her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Can Maggie justify the changes…
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…
Includes discussion questions and writing prompts.
Fourteen-year-old Caleb Parker has not been having much fun playing baseball recently, but when his mother volunteers to host Ricky Alvarez, a nineteen-year-old Dominican player on a local independent team…
Eighth-grader Simon Sanford and his friends Jacob and Mohammed are all excited for soccer tryouts, because this year they will probably be starters, but a newcomer, Trevor, is stealing the…
When wide receiver Ethan drops a touchdown pass and his team loses the game, he starts to doubt his own abilities, but as the next game approaches he realizes that…
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…
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…
Baxter Reilly has always felt at home in the water. And the school swimming team has been his place of refuge, especially over the past few months. Instead of dealing…
Last season Mercy Anderson was one of the best dancers on her school’s dance team when they almost made it to the state championship, but a sudden growth spurt has…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When Julien joins the school swim team, he’s determined to win a medal. Sam, the best swimmer on the team, offers to help him practice. But when Sam and Julien…
Austin is determined to win a local Tour de France-style cycle race.
With a big figure skating competition coming up, Grace has to remember why she loved skating in the first place.
Can a new friend’s help get Alex a spot on the soccer team, or will his second chance also be his last?
Brandon has to convince his teammates he’s not bringing the bad luck to the basketball team before it’s too late.
Kyle is the heavyweight on his wrestling team, and he’s the star. When a new wrestler shows up and challenges his spot, Kyle has to make a tough decision.
Mia and Deshawn are not excited by a surprise stop at Maximum Caverns during a family vacation, but when their guide, Raven, is injured, the siblings must navigate an advanced…
Twelve-year-old Yasmin, a talented point guard on her school basketball team, learns about teamwork and standing up for oneself when she experiences racism at her new middle school.
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 as she juggles tough…
Harper's passion is parkour, but when the big competition is cancelled and she has no place to compete she tries out for a gymnastics team.
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…
Since Nina's middle school in her new home in tiny Janesville, Illinois, does not have a girls basketball team, she tries out for the boys team and makes the roster--but…
Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced…
Since she received an old game console Ivette has become involved with speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade--so interested she enters a contest which pits her against an…
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…
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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…
Includes writing prompts and discussion questions.
Shot put thrower Sena is determined to solve the mystery of the track and field team’s missing field equipment, stolen uniforms, and blackmail notes to the assistant coach, Josh.
Eight-grader Bristol loves snowboarding, but her double vision makes doing the tricks challenging, and the Paralympic Committee does not recognize her particular disability so her opportunities for competition are limited--she…
Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and information about in-line speed skating.
Ramona must learn to be a better team player so she can save her team and the volleyball court.
Sarah must ask for help before the upcoming recital or this dance could be her last.
