Jake Maddox Sports Stories (Fall 24)
Set of 5 titles
These best-selling sports stories by Jake Maddox are a hit! Pumped-up, easy-to-read stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. The kids in these books face obstacles on the court, the field, the ice, or the half-pipe, and meet mental and social challenges as well. Readers discover that an athlete's inner game, persistence, and courage are just as important as a steady hand or a chance for a goal.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Dewey Number | FIC |
| Lexile | 560L-640L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.5-4.1 |
| Guided Reading Level | P-R |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Capstone |
|---|---|
| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | F24CAPS31 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 72 |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 7.5 |
| Graphics | 1-color illustrations |
SLJ Review of Jake Maddox Sports Stories
In these latest additions to the popular sports-themed chapter books for kids, readers will meet a girl who joins a boys’ football team at her new middle school, a soccer player who must learn to play with his teammates in mind, a softball player who struggles mightily with her temper and impulsive decisions, and a Cherokee boy who deals with some bullies on his new lacrosse team. These first chapter books dig a little deeper into the subject of sports, focusing on players’ relationships with each other and themselves, exploring the why and not just the what of the game. Black-and-white illustrations are frequent, and while multiple paragraphs appear on each spread, the text is spaced just enough for newly independent chapter book readers. A glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and more information about each sport are appended.
VERDICT: Purchase where the Jake Maddox sports books are popular or collections where books about lesser-known sports like lacrosse need representation.