Jake Maddox

Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his nerves and straighten out his embarrassing slice or will he forever be too shabby for this type of competition?

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and cowgirls. But as rider and horse practice pole bending, will Sydney find the courage to face her fears and compete in the upcoming rodeo? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced action, plus back matter support materials to make it a winning read.

Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his nerves and straighten out his embarrassing slice or will he forever be too shabby for this type of competition?

Jacob, Mohammed, and Simon are pumped about being the upperclassmen on the junior varsity soccer squad. But during tryouts, a talented newcomer named Trevor begins hotdogging it. The three friends begin a scheme to sabotage Trevor and put him in his place. But at what cost?

Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she's never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she's decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn't easy, and what's worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar's newbie mistakes of hurting the team. Can Pilar up her game and prove to her teammate-and herself-that she belongs on the ice? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced action, plus back matter support materials to make it a winning read.

When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and cowgirls. But as rider and horse practice pole bending, will Sydney find the courage to face her fears and compete in the upcoming rodeo? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced action, plus back matter support materials to make it a winning read.

Gymnastics team captain Tamaya Jackson sometimes feels like her hard work goes unnoticed. She finally snags her chance to shine when a local news station does a special report on the team. But nothing comes without a price. Can Tamaya handle the extra pressure and jealousy among teammates the way a captain should?

When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?

Jacob, Mohammed och Simon är de mest erfarna spelarna i årets fotbollslag. Men när en begåvad nykomling dyker upp, blir det konflikter i laget. Jake Maddox-serien ställer glädjen i en sport på sin spets. Här finns rivalitet, skador och höga krav men också vänskap och värme. Böckerna finns på två nivåer med 72 respektive 96 sidor. Denna bok är på den lite svårare nivån, med 96 sidor. I slutet av böckerna finns ordlista, diskussionsfrågor, skrivövningar och mer information om sporten och speciella termer.Lättläst på engelska, nivå B2. Det innebär något mer komplexa texter om konkreta såväl som abstrakta ämnen med 1 000–1 800 ord. Böckerna är oftastoillustrerade. Komplexa meningar med flera huvudsatser och bisatser.

Caleb is a young baseball player who's struggling to come out of his shell on a team run by a no-nonsense coach. When Caleb's family agrees to host Ricky, a 19-year-old ballplayer from the Dominican Republic, at their home for the summer while he plays on a local independent team, Caleb begins to rediscover the fun side of the game. Will Caleb, with Ricky by his side, find a way to let his colors fly?

Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and loved playing hockey together, both in Jax's backyard and on the school's hockey team. But then Archer's family had to move, splitting up the team and causing a fall out in their friendship. What will happen when the former friends face off against each other in the big game? 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.

Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and loved playing hockey together, both in Jax's backyard and on the school's hockey team. But then Archer's family had to move, splitting up the team and causing a fall out in their friendship. What will happen when the former friends face off against each other in the big game? 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.

Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears in time to nail his special move at the next big event? 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.

Jack älskar hockey, och han har talang. Men han står alltid i skuggan av sin storasyster, som redan är en framgångsrik hockeyspelare. Kommer Jack att kunna bli ett hockeyfenomen på egen hand?Jake Maddox-serien ställer glädjen i en sport på sin spets. Här finns rivalitet, skador och höga krav men också vänskap och värme. Böckerna finns på två nivåer med 72 respektive 96 sidor. Denna bok är på den lättare nivån, med 72 sidor. I slutet av böckerna finns ordlista, diskussionsfrågor, skrivövningar och mer information om sporten och speciella termer.Detta är lättläst engelska, nivå B1. Det innebär något längre texter med ca 800–1 000 ord med konkreta ämnen. För de yngre läsarna är böckerna illustrerade. Komplexa meningar som är längre och mer krävande, medan relationen mellan satserna är okomplicerad.

Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears in time to nail his special move at the next big event? 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.

NY sportserie! Joe tycker att han är bäste man på plan. Han kan de coolaste tricken och tar de snyggaste poängen. Publiken älskar honom! Men alla är inte lika övertygade. Plötsligt gäller det för Joe att bevisa att han platsar som en i laget. Styrka Talang Mod Jake Maddox sportserien med högt tempo Läs också: Slagskott

NY sportserie! I månader har Dylan sett fram emot Höstlovsturneringen. Men när olyckan är framme och Dylan skadar armen tappar han modet. Det tar tid för skadan att läka. Ska Dylan behöva sitta på bänken när laget spelar den efterlängtade turneringen? Talang Styrka Mod Jake Maddox serien för alla som gillar sport Läs också: Basketstjärnan

Jake's jump shot is as good as money in the bank, but when he heads to the foul line... clank If Jake doesn't find a way to solve his free throw woes, his coach will have no choice but to put him on the pine. Will Jake nail it, or will he fail it?

Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and--especially--about figure skating. Too bad her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Will Maggie find a way to justify the changes she wants to enact, or will she keep on spinning away?