Jake Maddox

On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on his smartphone and connect with his friends back home. But when Marlon accidentally gets separated from the group on the hike, his "boring" vacation becomes an exercise in survival. Can Marlon find his way back to his family and camp safely, or will he remain lost on the trail?

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Published: 2020

Home-Field Football

Mason is the newest addition to the Clearwater Middle School football team. His new team is nothing like his old one. The coach doesn't have much time for practice, the field and equipment are old and worn, and no one even wants to be quarterback. Can Mason help out his new home team?

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Published: 2013

Diving Off the Edge

Jake Maddox

Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?

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Published: 2009

Jump Serve

Jake Maddox

Ella and Laura can’t believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long it’s clear that the new girls don’t plan to be good teammates. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruined before it began?

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Published: 2013

Storm Surfer

Jake Maddox

Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Then the waves get out of control. Time is running out, and the storm is coming.

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Published: 2008

Cowboy Up

Jake Maddox

Jake is the best bull rider in his division. He's never been thrown from a bull and doesn't see that changing anytime soon. But when he takes a bad spill during competition, he hurts more than just his arm. His confidence takes a hit, as well. Jake has to learn to cowboy up and overcome his fear before he can ride again.

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Published: 2012

Soccer Shootout

Jake Maddox

Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team, the Titans. So when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk isn’t worried. After all, Berk is his team’s star. Then the coach does the unthinkable -- he switches things up! Berk now has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent guarding the net, but he’s also wildly unpredictable. How will the Titans ever survive the season?

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Published: 2013

Karate Clash

Jake Maddox

Levi can't believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia, insists that karate isn't a real sport. But he's even more shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why is she there? And why can't she be more respectful toward Levi and his friends? Soon, the sparring between the new siblings turns into an outright competition—until Sofia tries to break a board and has a breakdown instead. Can Levi put aside his feelings to figure out what's at the heart of their karate clash? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!

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Published: 2023

BMX Challenge

Jake Maddox

Jason never turns down a dare, which has gotten him in trouble more than once. After he gives some classmates a hard time, they challenge him to a BMX competition. Jason can't say no. But BMX is way harder than he thought. If he can't learn to ride before the competition, this dare will be his last.

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Published: 2012

Stolen Bases

Jake Maddox

Every summer, Eva and Becca play softball. But this year, something strange is going on. One day at practice, the bag of equipment is missing. The next day, it's been returned. When the bag goes missing again, Eva and Becca decide to try to catch the crook. But the person they find is not at all what they expect!

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Published: 2009

Dancing Solo

Jake Maddox

Sarah knows she's the best dancer in her class, and she can't wait to show off at the upcoming recital. But when a new move proves too tough to master, Sarah is forced to do something she's never had to do before - ask for help.

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Published: 2014

Hoop Doctor

Jake Maddox

Kelcey wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelcey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game again.

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Published: 2010

Soccer Surprise

Jake Maddox

Alex and her family just moved, which means she has to start a new school and adjust to a new soccer team. She soon learns that she must play a new position on the team, which makes her frustrated. Alex must learn how to adjust to her new life and have fun again.

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Published: 2012

Volleyball Dreams

Jake Maddox

Ramona loves sand volleyball but has a hard team being a team player. When she learns that the court will be destroyed by a plastic company, she must learn the importance of being part of a team.

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Published: 2012

Over the Net

Jake Maddox

Allie loves everything about volleyball -- except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.

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Published: 2009