Double-Axel Doubt

by Jake Maddox, Pulsar Studio (Illustrator), Emma Carlson Berne (Contributor)

When Gabby's figure skating coach retires, she has to learn to skate with a new coach. But when her new coach pushes her to do a double Axel, Gabby is afraid her old injury will flare up. Gabby has to decide if winning is worth risking injury.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just be yourself.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome! My favorite was when Gabby did her amazing Stunt.

This book is about a girl Gabby facing her fears and Gabby got a new coach because her other coach retired.