Aerials and envy [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2018)

BTSB #: 596164 Available

Dewey: FAges: 9-12   
AR: 4 MG RC: 3.1 3-5 Lexile: 530 F&P: R

Genres: Sports

Subjects: Gymnastics - Fiction Teamwork (Sports) - Fiction Jealousy - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction Contests - Fiction

Summary: Gymnast Tamaya Jackson doesn't feel like she gets the attention she wants, despite being the team captain. But a local news station is about to change all that with a story about the gymnastics team, complete with an interview with Tamaya. Will the recognition be more than Tamaya bargained for?

Catching confidence [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2018)

BTSB #: 595897 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-10   
AR: 3.8 MG RC: 3.2 3-5 Lexile: 560 F&P: R

Genres: Sports Multicultural

Subjects: Softball - Fiction Teamwork (Sports) - Fiction Friendship - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction Latinos (U.S.) - Fiction

Summary: Ana Flores has always been more interested in books than sports, but when the women's softball team at the local college piques her interest, she decides to give the sport a shot.

Courage on ice [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2020)

BTSB #: 596158 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
AR: 4 MG Lexile: 570 F&P: R

Genres: Sports

Subjects: Chinese Americans - Fiction Ice skating - Fiction Brain - Concussion - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction Bullies - Fiction Grandmothers - Fiction

Summary: Late for practice at the ice arena, thirteen-year-old Eva Chen neglects to warm up and suffers a concussion when she falls during a difficult jump; frustrated at missing practice time, and worried about doing her routine at the family showcase, in front of a full arena, her parents, and her grandmother, Eva does not need any extra threats to her confidence--for instance, discovering that some of the other girls are laughing at her Chinese heritage.

Drill team determination [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2022)

BTSB #: 761738 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
Lexile: 620

Genres: Sports

Subjects: African Americans - Fiction Teamwork (Sports) - Fiction Contests - Fiction Anxiety - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction Friendship - Fiction

Summary: Thirteen-year-old Aniyah comes from a long line of steppers. Her family doesn't understand why Aniyah doesn't want to continue the tradition. But Aniyah doesn't like performing. Then Aniyah's friend Stacey convinces her to give step club a try. Aniyah discovers that stepping is fun! But just when Aniyah is starting to get into the groove, the rules change, and the club decides to enter drill team competitions. Can Aniyah overcome her fears and get on board with performing?

Gymnastics comeback [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2021)

BTSB #: 851324 Available

Dewey: FAges: 9-12   
AR: 4.2 MG Lexile: 610

Genres: Sports

Subjects: Gymnastics - Fiction Sports injuries - Fiction Chinese Americans - Fiction

Summary: As an eighth grader, Suzy has just joined the high school gymnastics team, so she is crushed when she gets injured and can't practice. Meanwhile her mother wishes she wouldn't participate in gymnastics and would instead focus her efforts on playing the piano. Facing pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother, Suzy has to take charge of her own destiny. Can she make a comeback in time to help her team defeat its biggest rival?

Hoops and hopes [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2022)

BTSB #: 761770 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
Lexile: 670

Genres: Sports

Subjects: Wheelchair basketball - Fiction Basketball - Fiction Wheelchairs - Fiction Belonging (Social psychology) - Fiction People with disabilities - Fiction Sports for people with disabilities - Fiction

Summary: 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 connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier roommates. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed sports wheelchair because she doesn't have her own. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to help Autumn realize that she belongs at camp.

Out of step [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2020)

BTSB #: 596266 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
AR: 4.2 MG Lexile: 650 F&P: R

Genres: General Fiction

Subjects: Dance - Fiction Dance teams - Fiction Growth - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction Money-making projects - Fiction

Summary: Last season Mercy Anderson was one of the best dancers on her school's dance team when they almost made it to the state championship, but a sudden growth spurt has made her awkward and unsure of her moves. A personal coach would help bring her back to competition level, but can she earn enough money dog walking to pay for the training?

Tennis triumph [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2021)

BTSB #: 596313 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
AR: 4.1 MG Lexile: 600 F&P: R

Genres: Sports Multicultural

Subjects: Tennis - Fiction Poverty - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction School stories East Indian Americans - Fiction

Summary: Mira Ravi is the first-seed singles star on Hilltop Middle School's tennis team, but her life off the court is a much harder match to win as she juggles tough responsibilities at home, in school, and with her team.

Volleyball ace [Jake Maddox JV girls]by Maddox, Jake 

BTSB Prebound(Stone Arch, 2020)

BTSB #: 596281 Available

Dewey: FAges: 9-12   
AR: 4.5 MG Lexile: 690

Genres: Sports

Subjects: Volleyball - Fiction Study skills - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction School stories

Summary: Until now, Layla has balanced her school work and volleyball easily enough. In eighth grade, though, academic expectations are tougher. Student-athletes need at least a C average in all classes to play sports. When Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, her chances of making the high school freshman team next year are on the line. Can she find a way to ace her classes like she does on the court?