Ice Rink Rookie

by Jake Maddox, Katie Wood (Illustrator)

Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she’s never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she’s decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn’t easy, and what’s worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar’s newbie mistakes of hurting the team. Can Pilar up her game and prove to her teammate—and herself—that she belongs on the ice? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced action, plus back matter support materials to make it a winning read.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2018

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

[Lupine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally the only book for kids (or anyone?) featuring a female hockey player. My hockey player read this book in nearly one sitting when normally she won't sit down to read something on her own ever.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light story for beginning chapter book readers.

[Max Kassan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book!

[Gabrielle L · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars