Jake Maddox
82) BMX bully
Author
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Matt wants to make the Evergreen Racing Team but his chances are seriously threatened when a new boy moves to town and resorts to cheating in order to win.
Author
Language
English
Description
Jasper quit his school football team after blowing a big play, which is giving him a lot of time to get into trouble with his friends--but when he is allowed to rejoin the team rather than face detention he finds that everybody is mad at him: his teammates because he quit, and his friends because he is avoiding punishment.
85) Behind the plate
Author
Language
English
Description
Danny has been the star catcher on his baseball team for three years, but this year his feelings about his parents' divorce seem to be effecting even routine plays.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
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 for help to arrive.
89) Cheer choice
Author
Language
English
Description
When Colleen's best friend and co-captain changes schools, she's devastated. The cheerleading squad won't be the same without Meredith. But when Colleen learns that Meredith is teaching her new squad the routine they created together for an upcoming competition, she's hurt. Colleen has to decide what's more important - keeping her friend or coming in first.
90) Soccer sensation
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father's job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win, but maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make...
92) Fast-pitch feud
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Anya and her older sister, Marina, used to be an unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on the Geckos, a slow-pitch softball team, but now that Anya has joined Marina on the girls' fast-pitch team, they struggle to get along. Anya can't stand Marina's know-it-all attitude, and Marina thinks Anya doesn't take things serious enough. When their team's main catcher goes to play with another team for a few games, Anya steps in to be their back-up catcher....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ever since he arrived at his family's rented summer house, Brenden has been hearing horror stories from all of the locals about sharks in the water. His new friend and surfing partner, Alex, swears the stories aren't true, but Brenden can't shark his fear. Then one day, Brenden's shark nightmare comes true.
97) Speedway switch
Author
Language
English
Description
Quarter-midget car racer Michael Haynes and his twin brother Mark, the team's mechanic, are used to winning their races, but when a new, unscrupulous racer starts competing, even causing Michael to be injured in a race, the twins are tempted to start using different tactics themselves.
Author
Language
English
Description
After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is...
Author
Language
English
Description
Gus Charles is a dreamer. He dreams of catching the winning touchdown in the big game. He dreams of being as popular as the team quarterback, and of smooth talking with the girls in his school. But in reality Gus is an oversized, third-string receiver who rides the pine more than running routes on the field. However, with the homecoming game fast approaching, Gus is determined to show his teammates that his size won't keep him from living out his...
100) Half Pipe Panic
Author
Language
English
Description
Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears...