Jake Maddox
101) Backfield blow
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
During a football game star running back Harris Weathers takes a jarring hit and narrowly escapes injury, but after several days he is still rattled, leaving him with a tough decision--quit football or find a way to stay safe while playing the game he loves.
102) Half-pipe panic
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
While practicing for the Tower Hills Half-Pipe Challenge, Payton Park suffers an embarrassing wipeout, which his friend and competitor Matt posts to the internet where it becomes an instant sensation; now he is having trouble putting the fall behind him, and remembering that having talent is only part of success--it also takes a lot of hard work.
103) Fast-break friends
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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 team down if it means making his best friend happy.
104) Soccer struggle
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Liv Sutcliffe's hair-trigger temper gets her tossed off her beloved soccer team and alienates her best friend, Liv realizes that she has to do something about her anger issues; so she takes a class in mindfulness and ends up coaching her teacher's son, Damien, in soccer moves--but will her efforts at anger management be successful enough get her reinstated before the big game?
105) Kart rival
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When his Aunt Lucy introduces Sheldon to the world of kart racing he is quickly hooked; the challenge of building a winning kart is irresistible, and so is the opportunity to take "Coal Roller," the local champion (and bully) down--and maybe he can even make his often-absent father proud.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Samira has never been the best gymnast on her team, but she has always worked hard and loved what she was doing; but when a torn rotator cuff sidelines her and six months later her shoulder just does not seem to feel right--she discovers snowboarding, a whole new world of speed and excitement opens up before her, and Samira has to decide which sport to commit to.
107) Ice clash
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
For the past three years 12-year-old Louise and her adopted brother Otto have played on the same hockey team, and Lou is used to being one of the best centers on the team; but when their coach's reserve unit is called up, his replacement puts his own son at center and relegates Lou to the bench--and when his son's arrogance starts costing them goals Lou and the team must convince him that girls can be hockey stars too.
109) Gridiron bully
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Juan, a track star at his old school, is not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town; he wonders if he can learn his new sport in time for the biggest game of the season.
110) Paintball invasion
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
During a paintball game, Josh and Chad realize they haven't been marked by the opposing team but by someone new who is attacking them.
111) Kart crash
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Austin moves, he leaves his go-kart behind; now he must compete at the new track in a rental car.
112) Backup goalie
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Comets hockey team, which is headed for the state championship, has everything start to fall apart when Jill is told she can't play on the boys' team anymore and when Brett, who gets hurt in a match, has to be replaced by Jamie, the star forward.
113) Pitcher pressure
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
While Allen plays his most important baseball game ever, Allen's grandfather fights for his life at the hospital, and Allen must face Hank "The Tank" Steele.
114) Hoop hotshot
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Thinking of himself as a hotshot basketball player, Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd and not enough time helping the team.
115) The hunter's code
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Ethan knows that killing animals for fun is against the Hunter's Code; after he truly learns the Hunter's Code, his father lets him participate in the hunt.
116) Cheer challenge
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Amanda, who must not only lead the cheerleading squad but also inspire the cheerleaders, must figure out what to do when her friend, Rachel, tries to get out of a mandatory practice.
117) Skater's secret
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Maggie, who is tired of her sister Shannon always being in the spotlight in their figure skating, determines to come out from behind her sister's shadow; when Maggie starts enjoying her skating again, she begins to shine as a figure skater.
118) Volleyball ace
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Eighth-grader Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, as well as her chance of making the high school team.
119) Fl extremo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When the coach of his middle school summer soccer team implements some highly unusual training methods, Andre's friend Cullen becomes so frustrated that he quits the team--but Andre sticks with it, hoping that there is method in the madness that will lead to a championship.
120) Home court
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Lew loves playing on his community center's basketball team. He is shocked when he learns that the community center might be shutting down, jeopardizing the future of the team. With no school teams available to them, Lew and his friends worry they won't get to compete in basketball at all. Can Lew and his teammates find a way to keep the center open and give their team the opportunity to win big on their home court?