Books Like Longboard Letdown
Families who loved Longboard Letdown by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Longboard Letdown by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child has suffered a physical setback or an embarrassing failure and is now paralyzed by the fear of trying again. It is specifically designed for children who have lost their confidence after an accident and are struggling with the mental hurdle of returning to a sport they once loved. The story follows Jax, a talented longboarder who experiences a traumatic wipeout that leaves him shaken. While his physical wounds heal, his psychological fear persists, leading to feelings of shame and a loss of identity. This accessible chapter book is perfect for 8 to 12 year olds as it validates the reality of anxiety without being overly clinical. Parents will appreciate how it models the process of taking small, incremental steps toward bravery and emphasizes that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to face it.
