Bøker av Jake Maddox

What do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you love dance, gymnastics or cheerleading - and a good laugh - then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes, funny gymnastics riddles and goofy cheerleading puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

Why did the football drop out of the team? It was tired of getting kicked around! How is a football player like a magician? They both like to do hat tricks! If you love football - and a good laugh - then this is the book for you! Hundreds of side-splitting football jokes, riddles and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.

Avani Patel loves to skateboard. With the nearest skate park an hour away, though, she doesn't get much chance to sharpen her skills or practise advanced tricks. Then one day, she learns the local council is considering building a skate park in town! But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community, or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!

Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the ice hockey tournament. He's ready to lead the Blades to victory! But then he suffers a hard collision during the first game. The knock leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!

Samuel is a long-time fan of the classic world-building game Buildtopia, playing it years after his friends have forgotten about it. So he's excited to learn that a big game update has reignited interest in the video game. Now with new in-game challenges, Buildtopia is getting an eSports competition. Will Samuel turn his love of the game into an opportunity to compete and connect with new friends?

Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favourite game. But it doesn't take long for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing competitor. Will Francis find a way move past his early losses to take advantage of all that the camp has to offer?

No one is more surprised by Thema Turner's new interest in a video game than the bookworm herself. The battle game Shrinking Island Showdown reminds Thema of one of her favourite book trilogies, and the novels' plots inspire how she plays the game. Her first tries are rough, and she struggles to last long in 100-player rounds, but she's determined to get better. With her younger twin brothers' help, she improves enough to compete in an esports SIS competition. Does Thema have what it takes to advance to the regional round?

Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that's a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school's hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery's not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery's unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!

After working hard in the close season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level football team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren‿t so excited. They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to find his groove. But soon, Quincy begins to earn some respect. Then his manager shifts him into the starting lineup, and moves Will to the bench. Can Quincy find a way to get Will back in the game? Or will their friendship falter over the sudden football snub? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read Sport Stories chapter book!

Devante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him and his team a victory when they need it the most?Combining exciting sports stories and a diiverse cast of characters with a dynamic graphic novel format, this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and teamwork comes to life in a full-colour graphic novel. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

When Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves halfway across the country to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson's in luck - his dad tells him about an organization called the Shore that has a wheelchair rugby team. Robinson's in for quite a rush as he learns a new sport... and some important lessons about life. Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!

As much as he would like to, Iako can't play American football. Being in a wheelchair keeps him from hitting the real gridiron. However, Iako makes up for it by being a whizz at his favourite video game, American Football Blitz: Turbo. When his friends tell him he should play at a local esports tournament, Iako is hesitant. He doesn't think he's that good, and he doesn't like crowds. But when Iako plays a pickup game and beats the current AFB:T champion, he endures a lot of insults from the sore loser. With the support of his friends, Iako decides to enter the tournament to prove he can compete as well as anyone else. Will Iako's skills help him defeat the current champ again and claim the title?

For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp - and on the court - just as much as anyone else.

Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his first year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the country since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school's wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or will taking it to the mat cost more than he's willing to sacrifice?

Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow wreck the girls' gym? Or is someone else to blame? Follow along as Lisa and her teammates uncover the clues and track down the culprit who trashed their court in this exciting sport mystery!

Mia and Deshawn can't wait to get to Action World. So when their parents make a pit stop at Maximum Caverns to go cave spelunking, the two siblings are less than excited. Things go from bad to worse when an accident takes Mia, Deshawn and their guide, Raven, off their trail and onto an advanced route. Mia and Deshawn will have to dig deep and work together to make it out of the caves.

In the wake of great loss, Aisha has found comfort in sailing. And it seems the rest of her family has found comfort in pretending nothing's changed. Frustrated with their silence, Aisha escapes one night on her family's sailing boat. Her brother, Sai, catches up with her, but before he can convince her to come back, a storm rolls in. Aisha and Sai must work through their feelings and trust in each other to survive the storm.

New-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the football pitch when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the championships? Dynamic full-colour comic artwork sets the stage for this exciting Graphic Novel, a winning choice for any young reader.

Cameron Jones plays football not because he loves it, but because his dad believes he will one day earn a big prize: a university funding bursary. When his father's new job takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from the game. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make football fun again.

Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for trials, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When trials finally arrive, Layla not only makes the first team but she's also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend's success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task. Can Layla be a good team captain and a good friend?

Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his dreams don't go as planned, and he's moved to a different position. Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to best use, but he can't help but feel disappointed. Will his new position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team?