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Books by Jake Maddox | Wonderlit

Books by Jake Maddox

98 books · Ages 7–12

Known for the Jake Maddox Sports Stories and Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories series, Jake Maddox writes middle grade for ages 7–12, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of sports, resilience & perseverance, starting a new activity.

Series

Rock Climb Rumble

Gymnastics Challenge

Basketball Big Shots

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

55 books · Ages 8–12

Rebound Time

Hoop Doctor

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Over the Net

For the child who feels anxious about trying something new or making mistakes in front of others. Tyler navigates the pr

Cover of Record Run

Harry is incredibly fast when he is being chased by water balloons, but he has to decide if he can find that same speed

Cover of Power Play

For the young athlete who struggles with a hot temper or feels threatened by a talented new teammate.

By Age Range

Cheer Challenge

Speedway Switch

Quarterback Sneak

Wild Hike

Quarterback Sneak

Common Themes

Sports Resilience & Perseverance Starting a New Activity Teamwork & Collaboration School Life Friendship & Social Discovering a Talent Self-Confidence & Identity

Victory Vault

Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories

4 books · Ages 7–12

Shipwreck!

Jake Maddox Survive!

1 book · Ages 8–12

Comeback Catcher

Rock 'n' Goal

Skateboard Summer

Jake Maddox Graphic Novels

20 books · Ages 8–12

Extreme Ice Adventure

Jake Maddox Adventure

1 book · Ages 8–12

Football Fraud

Off Base

2 books · Ages 8–12

Strategy Showdown

Jake Maddox eSports

1 book · Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Cover of Spinning Away

For the young athlete struggling to get back in the game after a frightening injury or failure. Keira must find the cour

Cover of Blue Line Breakaway

Blue Line Breakaway

For the young athlete struggling to embrace a new role or feeling frustrated when team changes don't go their way.

Cover of Aerials and Envy

Aerials and Envy

For the young athlete struggling with the sting of a teammate's success, this story helps navigate the tricky balance of

Cover of Catch Soccer's Beat

Catch Soccer's Beat

For the child juggling a busy schedule of extracurriculars and feeling the pressure to choose between their favorite hob

Cover of Dance Team Double Trouble

Dance Team Double Trouble

For the child navigating the tricky waters of competing with a best friend or learning to share the spotlight on a team.

Cover of WCMX Daredevil

Jake Maddox, Shawn Pryor

For the child who loves extreme sports and needs to see that mobility devices aren't limits, but tools for incredible st

Cover of Jungle Mastermind

Jungle Mastermind

For the child who thrives on logic but feels the pressure of competition, this story explores how to stay focused when t

Cover of Roster Rebound

Jake Maddox, Natasha Deen

For the child struggling to fit in on a new team or feeling lonely after a best friend moves away.

Cover of Keeping Football in the Family

Keeping Football in the Family

For the child who feels the weight of a family legacy, this story explores how to balance honoring tradition with follow

Wild Hike

Running Rivals

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Karate Kids

Baking Buddies

Dorothy H. Price

The Wolfpack Way

The Wolfpack Way

Can You Become a Pro Gamer?

Can You Become a Pro Gamer?

Sky Watcher

Kelly Starling Lyons