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Jake Maddox


Born
in The United States
January 27, 1956

Genre
Children's Books


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 lifel ...more

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Average rating: 4.23 · 12,252 ratings · 980 reviews · 545 distinct works • Similar authors
Paintball Blast
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4.31 avg rating — 372 ratings — published 2007 — 8 editions
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Soccer Shootout (Impact Boo...
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Gymnastics Jitters
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4.21 avg rating — 313 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions
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BMX Bully
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Free Throw (Impact Books)
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Face-Off
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Batter Up!
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Paintball Invasion
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Quarterback Sneak (Jake Mad...
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Quarterback Comeback
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Series by Jake Maddox

Pit Crew Crunch Soccer Shootout Record Run Board Rebel Skateboard Save Karate Countdown BMX Challenge
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On the Line Pitcher Pressure Board Rebel Free Throw BMX Bully Soccer Shootout
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4.28 avg rating — 1,190 ratings

Video Game Victors Soccer Switch Daydream Receiver Comeback Catcher Double Scribble Swim Team Trouble Skateboard Summer
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3.96 avg rating — 754 ratings

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“reassured”
― Jake Maddox, Pool Panic
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“Mason used to be one of Jack’s best friends. He was a good center, but an even better winger. The boys started out in Mites together and had been on teams together ever since. Mason had Jack beat on speed, but he couldn’t match Jack’s stickhandling.”
― Jake Maddox, Blue Line Breakaway
tags: hockey
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“Simon”
― Jake Maddox, Slap-Shot Slump
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