Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.
I really liked the artwork in the book, it helped to bring the
story to life and to help me visualize the characters. I liked the
way the characters worked together at the end, to find a good
solution that worked for everyone. I would recommend it to
cheerleaders and girls who, like me, enjoy a good book. . . .I like
this series by Mr. Maddox and will definitely be reading more.--
"San Francisco Book Review"
The Jake Maddox collection of sports stories are perfect for
reluctant readers. These books cover just about every sport and
every kind of athlete, and include realistic problems they may
experience. This one is no exception -- a good fast-moving story
with a relatable theme.-- "San Francisco Book Review"
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