Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Flying feet -- Disappointment -- Running for fun -- The practice plan -- Relay race -- The plan goes wrong -- The first track meet -- It all falls apart -- New shoes -- Race redo.

Promotional "Headline"

* Back matter support materials including a glossary, nonfiction sports fun facts, and discussion questions and writing prompts encourage critical thinking and engagement with the text. * Features a problem and solution sequence of events. Perfect for teaching plot and character development. * Appeals to fans of the original Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories series who are ready for a slightly higher reading and interest level

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Black and White, Discussion Questions, Glossary, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Pronunciation Guide, Safe websites at FactHound.com, Table of Contents, Text Only, Writing Prompts

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