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Jake Maddox sports stories
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1) Free Throw
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Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
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Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.
2) On the line
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Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
After breaking his arm during the first day of try-outs last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year, but to do so he must face his own fears and the bully who tackled him the year before.
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Board rebel
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4)
Go-kart rush
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6)
Snowboard duel
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Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Quarter-midget car racer Michael Haynes and his twin brother Mark, the team's mechanic, are used to winning their races, but when a new, unscrupulous racer starts competing, even causing Michael to be injured in a race, the twins are tempted to start using different tactics themselves.
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Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Jamie thought everything was perfect on his hockey team. But when the goalie is injured, Jamie has to step in to play the unfamiliar position. With the state championship at stake, can Jamie help his team skate to victory or are they all on thin ice?
10)
Slam dunk shoes
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11) Soccer Shootout
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Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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Description
Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he's also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?
12)
Diving off the edge
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13)
Free climb
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14)
Karate countdown
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15)
Kart crash
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16) BMX challenge
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Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Jason never turns down a dare, but when his classmates challenge him to a BMX competition Jason must learn to ride a BMX bike or this dare will be his last.
17) Cowboy up
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Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Jake is the best bull rider in his division, but after he finally takes a bad spill during a competition he has to overcome his fear before he can ride again.
18)
Mountain bike hero
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20)
Behind the plate
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21) Cycling champion
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Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Austin, eager to win sports trophies like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters his name for a three mile race--will he learn in time that bicycle racing is as much about technique as speed?
22) Gold medal swim
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Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.
23) Hockey meltdown
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Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Although Dylan's wrist is healing from the pre-season injury, Dylan may not be part of the team if he is stuck on the bench.
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Home-field football
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25)
Point guard prank
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27)
Striker assist
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29)
Beach bully
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30) Board battle
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Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Conner and Hannah are friends who love to go to the skateboard park on Saturdays, so when a bully named Hank shows up and starts pushing them out of the way, they need to find a creative way to practice for the upcoming tournament.
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Kart competition
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32)
Paintball problems
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33)
Caught stealing
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34)
Hoop hustle
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35) Soccer shake-up
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Worried sick about his baby brother's operation, twelve-year-old Dominic does not really feel much like playing soccer, so he just messes around on the field during practice--but when his grandfather teaches him some moves he starts to take an interest, and sets out to win the trust of his coach and teammates.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Because his father is in the Army, Oliver Jeffries has never lived in any one place for long, but he was hoping that Colorado would be different because he is the starting wide receiver on the Jackson Middle School's football team--so when he gets word that his family is moving again he is bitterly disappointed, but he has one more game and he is determined to make it a good one.
37)
Doubles trouble
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38) Lacrosse laser
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Now that he has new glasses, fourteen-year-old Jaylin is anxious to put his speed and accurate shot to use on offense, but his lacrosse team has always relied on his stellar defense, and without it too many goals are ending up in their net--so the team needs to come up with a strategy to balance both halves of his game.
39)
Punter's pride
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40)
Second shot
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41)
Blue line breakaway
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42)
Pick and roll
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43)
Rodeo challenge
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44)
Secondhand slice
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45)
Diamond double play
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46)
Backfield blow
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47) Baseball blowup
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Malcolm loves baseball and science, but his teammates are not always pleased with the ideas he comes up with--until he uses science to come up with a winning pitch, the knuckleball.
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Curling crunch
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49) Hip-hop hustle
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Chery Etienne has her own hip-hop dance crew, but now some of them are moving away and she will have to try out for her middle school's hip-hop dance team, although since she has never had any formal training she is not sure her unique style will be welcome.
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Karate clash
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51)
Wheelchair rugby rush
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52)
Puck panic
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53)
Roster rebound
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54)
Skate park plans
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55)
Soccer snub
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