Hoops and Hopes

Hoops and Hopes
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1663911002

"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 fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp-and on the court-just as much as anyone else"--

Catching Confidence

Catching Confidence
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1496559215

When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?

Gymnastics Comeback

Gymnastics Comeback
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1496599187

"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.

Jake Maddox Girl: Victory Vault

Jake Maddox Girl: Victory Vault
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434289133

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 losing her friend.

Jake Maddox: Rebound Time

Jake Maddox: Rebound Time
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434240134

Can Sarit learn to love playing basketball without her dad on the sidelines?

Jake Maddox Girl: Gymnastics Jitters

Jake Maddox Girl: Gymnastics Jitters
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434289192

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.

Drill Team Determination

Drill Team Determination
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1663920249

Thirteen-year-old Aniyah's mother and all of her aunts went to historically Black universities and were drill and step team members, but Aniyah does not like performing and has avoided stepping, until her friend Stacy convinces her that now they are entering eighth grade they should both join the school step club which does not compete; Aniyah discovers that stepping can be fun--but when the club decides to enter a competition all of Aniyah's fears come back and she wants to quit.

Cheer Team Trouble

Cheer Team Trouble
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1496563484

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't go as planned, and Brielle soon finds herself pulled in too many directions. Will Brielle learn to prioritize or will she let people down, starting with herself? Themes of responsibility and respect provide inspiration for included discussion questions and writing prompts, making this a great choice for libraries.

Back Row Dynamo

Back Row Dynamo
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 149659150X

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 rowÉ disaster. Can she find a way to be a more well-rounded player and not just a back row dynamo?

Cheer Captain

Cheer Captain
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434225518

Julia wants to join her best friend Ava on the cheerleading squad in her new school--but if she is a better cheerleader than Ava, will it damage their friendship?