Jake Maddox

Diego "Clutch" Rivera became the school's hero when he made the game-winning hook shot to take home last season's championship trophy. With the new season beginning, expectations are high that "Clutch" will lead the basketball team to another title. But when his trademark hook shot clanks off the rim, Diego's world crashes back to reality. He's stuck in a slump, and the only way to work out his problems is to draw out his thoughts and feelings in his sketchbook. Will Diego be able to get his head back in the game and help his team win another championship? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike. En el a o pasado, Diego "Maravilla" Rivera se convirti en el h roe del equipo de baloncesto de su escuela al anotar de gancho la canasta que le dio el campeonato a su equipo. Ahora comienza una nueva temporada y las expectativas de que Maravilla lleve al equipo a otro campeonato son altas. Pero cuando su ya reconocido disparo de gancho elude la red, el mundo de Diego se derrumba. Se ve preso en una mala racha y la nica manera de resolver su problema es ilustrando sus pensamientos y sentimientos en un cuaderno de dibujo. Conseguir Diego superar la crisis y ayudar a su equipo a ganar otro trofeo? Combinando historias de deportes de alto riesgo con un formato din mico y a todo color, esta novela gr fica de Jake Maddox lograr atraer a j venes atletas y ni os con dificultades para la lectura.

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 dreams. Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike. Fully translated Spanish text. Gus Blackburn es un so ador. Sue a con anotar el touchdown de la victoria en el gran juego. Sue a con ser popular como el mariscal de campo del equipo y un gran conversador con las chicas de su escuela. Pero Gus es un enorme receptor abierto que pasa m s rato en la banca que en el campo de juego. Ahora el primer partido de homecoming est cerca y Gus est dispuesto a mostrarles a sus compa eros que su tama o no le impedir alcanzar sus sue os. Combinando historias de deportes de alto riesgo con un formato din mico y a todo color, esta novela gr fica de Jake Maddox lograr atraer a j venes atletas y ni os con dificultades para la lectura.

Baxter Reilly has always felt at home in the water. And the school swim team has been his place of refuge, especially over the past few months. Baxter's parents have separated, and his father is now living in a rundown apartment. Instead of dealing with his home life, Baxter has devoted himself to the swim team as the anchor of their 4x400 freestyle. But how can he anchor a team when his life is so adrift?

Devon Rosario has played basketball his whole life, and he's great at it, so great, in fact, that his dad, team, and community in the Bronx can't imagine him doing anything else. And while Devon loves his team, he's not so happy with the rigid structure his success in the sport and his father's expectations has created. So when he sees Jamal, a Yemeni refugee and new kid at school, doing BMX tricks on his bike one day he's intrigued. Can Devon keep his newfound love of BMX under wraps? Or will he be busted when his BMX secret comes out?

Blake Easton loves playing wiffle ball with his friends, so when they encourage him to try out for the local traveling baseball team, he decides to give it a shot. Blake has never played organized sports before, and the tryouts are tough, but he makes the team as a second-string player. When a key player on the team gets hurt during their first game of the season, the coach calls on Blake to step in. Can Blake perform under pressure? Will he be able to step up now that he has a chance to play when it counts?

Sofia is used to being the best gymnast at her modest gym in the city. But after a bad fall and injury during practice, getting back on the beam is harder than she thought. When she does come back after rehabbing, Sofia is consumed with fear and anxiety related to her fall, emotions her coach doesn't seem to recognize. Can Sofia overcome her fear and trauma to make it back on the beam?

Raisa Kumar has been playing softball for years, and thanks to the support and encouragement of her team, the Tigers, she's one of the best pitchers in the league. When a new girl, Annie, joins the team and wants to learn how to pitch, Raisa is eager to help. But Raisa is sure her way is the best way, what words for her has to work for Annie. Can Raisa lean to step back and share the mound for the good of her team?

Blake Easton loves playing wiffle ball with his friends, so when they encourage him to try out for the local traveling baseball team, he decides to give it a shot. Blake has never played organized sports before, and the tryouts are tough, but he makes the team as a second-string player. When a key player on the team gets hurt during their first game of the season, the coach calls on Blake to step in. Can Blake perform under pressure? Will he be able to step up now that he has a chance to play when it counts?

When Sheldon spends the day with his aunt, he has no idea he's about to enter the fast-paced world of go-kart racing. Sheldon's not keen on sports, but the combination of technical skill and adrenalin, along with an opposing bully, pulls him onto the track. Will Sheldon cross the finish line first, or will his dreams of go-kart racing break down?

Addison is joining the track and field team, even though her mum said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she's torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mum. How can Addison pursue her running passion? With plenty of action and extra materials including discussion questions and bonus track facts, this Teen Sport Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.

Mike Gordon loves a good thrill. And he's not afraid to break the rules to get one. But when Mike goes too far, a friend steers him in the right direction: up. Rock climbing gives Mike all the excitement he needs. But when things get tough, will Mike fall back into his old rule-breaking habits?

Jamies hockeylag har goda chanser att vinna det kommande mästerskapet. Men när Jill blir avstängd och Brett får en knäskada börjar osäkerheten gnaga. För Jamie är det bara en sak som gäller: Allt för laget! Fjärde delen i serien frö alla som gillar sport. Läs också: Basketstjärnan, Slagskott samt Basketdrömmar

Addison is joining the track and field team, even though her mom said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she's torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mom. How can Addison pursue her running passion? With plenty of play-by-play action and extra back matter materials including discussion questions and bonus track facts, this Jake Maddox JV Girls sports story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.

Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he's batting and in the spotlight, he's a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he'd be done with baseball for good. Now he's back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike. Fully translated Spanish text. A Eddie Jackson le encanta jugar de receptor, pero se pone nervioso cuando le toca batear. Despu s de su bochornosa ponchada del verano pasado, decidi que nunca m s jugar a al b isbol. Pero ahora est de vuelta como suplente de receptor. Un jugador se lesiona y Eddie debe subir al plato. Ser capaz de controlar sus nervios o volver a fallar? Combinando historias de deportes de alto riesgo con un formato din mico y a todo color, esta novela gr fica de Jake Maddox lograr atraer a j venes atletas y ni os con dificultades para la lectura.

When Sheldon spends the day with his aunt, he has no idea he's about to enter the fast-paced world of kart racing. Sheldon's not one for sports, but the combination of technical skill and adrenaline, along with an opposing bully, pulls him onto the track. Will Sheldon cross the finish line first, or will his dreams of kart racing break down?

Figure skater Eva Chen is looking forward to sharing her latest routine. She's skating to a song with Mandarin lyrics as a special nod to her Chinese grandmother. But when a fall results in a concussion, Eva is forced to take time off the ice. To make matters worse, Eva overhears some fellow skaters making fun of her song. Will Eva find the strength to return to the ice despite her setbacks?

Andre Makuza is excited for another championship season with his middle school summer soccer team. But a new coach is taking over, and his unusual training methods have the team feeling frustrated. Will the coach's oddball ways ever lead to victory, or is the soccer switch too much for Andre and his teammates to handle? Combining high-stakes sports stories, dynamic full-color comics, and a variety of back matter support materials designed to encourage critical thinking and comprehension, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes, sports enthusiasts, and reluctant and struggling readers alike. Fully translated Spanish text. Andre Makuza no ve la hora de que empiece la temporada de f tbol. Pero hay un cambio de entrenador y las cosas no suceden como l esperaba. El equipo se ve obligado a hacer pr cticas extra as y los jugadores se sienten muy frustrados. Los llevar a la victoria la inusual t cnica del entrenador? O este cambio es demasiado dif cil de soportar para Andre y sus compa eros? Combinando historias de deportes de alto riesgo, un formato din mico y a todo color y un variado material de apoyo al final del texto, esta serie est dise ada para alentar el razonamiento anal tico y la comprensi n. Las novelas gr ficas de Jake Maddox logran atraer a j venes atletas, adeptos a los deportes y ni os con dificultades para la lectura.

Diego "Clutch" Rivera became the school's hero when he made the game-winning hook shot to take home last season's championship trophy. With the new season beginning, expectations are high that "Clutch" will lead the basketball team to another title. But when his trademark hook shot clanks off the rim, Diego's world crashes back to reality. He's stuck in a slump, and the only way to work out his problems is to draw out his thoughts and feelings in his sketchbook. Will Diego be able to get his head back in the game and help his team win another championship? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike. Fully translated Spanish text. El a o pasado, Diego "Maravilla" Rivera se convirti en el h roe del equipo de baloncesto de su escuela al anotar de gancho la canasta que le dio el campeonato a su equipo. Ahora comienza una nueva temporada y las expectativas de que Maravilla lleve al equipo a otro campeonato son altas. Pero cuando su ya reconocido disparo de gancho elude la red, el mundo de Diego se derrumba. Se ve preso en una mala racha y la nica manera de resolver su problema es ilustrando sus pensamientos y sentimientos en un cuaderno de dibujo. Conseguir Diego superar la crisis y ayudar a su equipo a ganar otro trofeo? Combinando historias de deportes de alto riesgo con un formato din mico y a todo color, esta novela gr fica de Jake Maddox lograr atraer a j venes atletas y ni os con dificultades para la lectura.

After a big growth spurt, dancer Mercy Smyth feels completely out of step. Her new height has thrown off her center. Now dance moves that used to be easy are challenging and gymnastics skills that were always tricky are nearly impossible. It's going to take a lot of extra work--and money that Mercy doesn't have--to bring her skills back to competition level. Will Mercy ever feel graceful again?

Will Pastora is entering his first snowboard race at the ski resort where he's vacationing. Instead of signing up as a beginner--where he belongs--he lies about his experience and registers for a higher level of competition. But when he faces his first black-diamond mountain, Will learns that the high level isn't just about tougher competition. It's about dangerous terrain too. Will the racing newbie admit to his sham before he gets hurt?