Bøger af Jake Maddox

Quinn O'Neill has a really bad habit. He wants to be part of a team, but every time he tries out a new sport or activity, he ends up quitting. In fact, his habit even earned him an unfortunate nickname - Quitt. When he sees a poster at school looking for people to join the school diving team, he decides to give it a try. But after making the team, nobody believes he'll stick with it, especially after he gets injured in a bike accident. Will he be able to get back on the board? More importantly, will he overcome his own self-doubts to help his team succeed?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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 friend Jamie has an incredible virtual reality system that helps him train to improve his batting game. But when the VR system goes up in smoke, Zack loses his confidence and isn't sure he can perform at the plate when his team needs him. Will Zack find faith in himself and keep his bat powered up when the game is on the line?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

Harper's passion is parkour. Moving over, under and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete - unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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 shows. So Marnie decides to enter a dog dancing competition with Koda instead. But soon Marnie realizes she is more confident in Koda's skills than her own. Will Marnie be able to overcome her insecurities and let loose during the dog dancing competition?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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, she learns the local council is considering building a skate park in town! But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community, or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!

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. The knock leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!

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 update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges, Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with new friends?

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 for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing competitor. Will Francis find a way move past his early losses to take advantage of all that the camp has to offer?

PJ got her first skateboard a year before her friend Marco got one. Over the years they've taught each other lots of tricks and encouraged one another to keep improving. But as they start seventh grade, PJ notices that Marco seems to want to spend more time with Ethan and Ty, two bullies who think girls can't skate. PJ decides to prove them wrong and enters a skateboarding contest. Will she prove that she is a fearless skater, or will the boys get in her head and psych her out?

When country kid Langston is sent to spend the summer with family in the city, he's sad about missing an important basketball tournament. But then his cousin Ant introduces him to street basketball. After a rough start, Langston makes strides with this new way to play, largely thanks to Ant's tips and tricks. But when Langston gets too much attention from the others in the neighborhood, the cousins' friendship takes a hit and the two start avoiding each other. Soon Langston is given the chance to play with another team. Will he leave Ant and the bad blood behind, or will family come first?

What do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you love dance, gymnastics, or cheerleading--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes, funny gymnastics riddles, and goofy cheerleading puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

Why did the soccer ball quit the team? It was tired of getting kicked around! How is a soccer player like a magician? They both like to do hat tricks! If you love soccer--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of sidesplitting soccer jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

When did the chicken stop running on the basketball court? When it got to the fowl line! What is a basketball player's favorite food? A jam sandwich! If you love basketball--and a good laugh--then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest basketball jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

First baseman Maya isn't known for her calm demeanor on the softball field. Sometimes her teammates appreciate her passion. But when Maya blows up at a rival team following a playoff game, her outburst gets the whole team in trouble--and mad at her. Can Maya find a way to make things right? Or will her actions have some serious consequences?

Jacob dreams of scoring goals in front of a crowd of cheering soccer fans. Unfortunately for him, he's stuck playing defense on a team with only four regular players. At this rate, his team will never be the best, and Jacob's dream of being the star player won't come true. When the local street soccer team challenges him to a match, Jacob must learn what it means to be a team player. Will he realize there's more to playing soccer than scoring goals?

Best friends Carlos and Ricky race all the time, but when their bikes are sabotaged before a major race, they can't trust each other. They'll have to band together to figure out who's pulling a double-cross.

Matt's chances of making the Evergreen Racing Team are seriously threatened when Tyler moves into town.

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 favourite book trilogies, and the novels' plots inspire how she plays the game. Her first tries are rough, and she struggles to last long in 100-player rounds, but she's determined to get better. With her younger twin brothers' help, she improves enough to compete in an esports SIS competition. Does Thema have what it takes to advance to the regional round?

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 contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her in competition with the best?

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 faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!