Maddox, Jake
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Devante Briggs loves basketball, but now he is just the sixth man off the bench for his school team, putting up with the snide remarks of some of the other players--until an outbreak of food poisoning gives him his chance to show off his skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Nolan is the highly skilled punter of his school team, but he is less sure about taking over another position when their quarterback goes down--especially since he is also running for class president, and his competition for election is Tony, a linebacker on the team who is constantly belittling punters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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Summary: Malcolm loves baseball and science, but his teammates are not always pleased with the ideas he comes up with--until he uses science to come up with a winning pitch, the knuckleball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: J.C. is excited to join the new baseball team at the community center and show off his pitching skills, but his enthusiasm turns to disappointment when Vicky is chosen to take the mound first.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: For the past three years twelve-year-old Louise and her adopted brother Otto have played on the same hockey team, and Lou is used to being one of the best centers on the team; but when their coach's reserve unit is called up, his replacement puts his own son at center and relegates Lou to the bench--and when his son's arrogance starts costing them goals Lou and the team must convince him that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Javier Moreno has just transferred to Howard Middle School, but his skill as a striker is already well known and the Bisons are expecting that he will turn their season around; but soon the fame goes to his head, and he starts hogging the ball and showing off--and it is up to his friend Aimee to remind him that soccer is a team sport.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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Summary: "Mateo is used to being the best member of his gymnastics team. When a new boy with stronger skills joins, Mateo's jealousy threatens to knock everyone off balance right before the big Winter Challenge event"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2020
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Summary: Eighth-grader Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates, the Dingoes, have made it to the regional playoffs, but before the first game their school gym is vandalized, the hoops, nets, basketballs all destroyed; with no place to practice in the middle of winter the playoffs are in jeopardy, but as this years' captain Lisa is determined to find out who it was who tried to sabotage the team--and why.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Eighth-grader and starting point guard Roman is initially thrilled when big man Sebastian transfers schools and joins the team, but Sebastian's skills seem to have disappeared and the other kids are merciless in their criticism--then Roman's big sister gives him some advice: talk to Sebastian and find out what is going on, and add a pick-and-roll to the team playbook.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MADMann, Dionna L.
Summary: Myra encourages her best friend, Myra, to try out for the lacrosse team, and although she is not really good at sports, Gabi allows herself to be persuaded; but when she struggles in a game Myra gets mad at her, and blames her for the loss--and the two friends realize they have to work at being not just friends, but true teammates.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: Moses prefers video games to sports, but his parents have signed him up for the tennis team anyway; his strategy is to take it easy and hope he gets tossed from the team--his attitude angers the other children and after one of the boys, Xavier, gives him lesson in teamwork, Moses finally starts to take tennis and team seriously. Includes suggestions for activities and discussion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: Cameron is a fast runner, but when she joins the new Raptors soccer team, her speed makes her overrun the ball, so she and her teammate Ana, who has a powerful kick, agree to practice together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: Pilar Ramirez loves to skate on ice, and normally she does not keep being born without part of her right foot a secret, but when her best friend convinces her to try out for the local hockey team Pilar decides not to mention her condition--but hockey presents her with some problems that plain skating did not, and Pilar needs to learn that being part of a team means being open with your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Ana Flores has never really taken to sports, but when she observes the women's softball team practice at the college where her mother is going to teach, she is intrigued and decides to try out for a local team; unfortunately it is harder than it looks--but with some help from one of the college girls, Caitlin, and Mali, a pitcher who is mad she only made second team, Ana gets to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced players he stuggles with his performance--and his confidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: "Michael has the speed to be a great wide receiver, but he struggles to consistently catch passes. The defensive coach sees potential in Michael's speed and has him try his hand at defensive back. Then the head coach puts Michael on special teams to return kicks. Michael is grateful for all of the opportunities to help his team win, but catching passes continues to trouble him. Can Michael...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: Asiyah Najjar enjoys playing volleyball with her friend, Lucy, and the rest of the players in their recreational league, but this year Lucy has talked her into joining the travel team--and suddenly volleyball is a lot more demanding, and a lot less fun, then it used to be, and easy-going Asiyah must learn to dig deep if she does not want to let her teammates down.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2019
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Summary: Will Owen's futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MEIDuffield, Katy
Summary: Ava is a good swimmer. She s also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting for Ava as she learns about swimming and teamwork! With full-color illustrations and engaging characters, this humorous, fictional beginning chapter book series introduces children to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educaional Media 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DUFPryor, Shawn
Summary: "Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2020
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Summary: Julian feels a lot of pressure when he realizes he's the only remaining player from last year's winning team, but a friend's health crisis helps him regain perspective.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of Abdo 2019
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Summary: Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill, a talented sixth-grader playing on the eighth-grade lacrosse team, worries about doing his best and being accepted by his older teammates.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2021
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Summary: Layla's hard work pays off when she moves from a substitute to starting player and captain of the basketball team, but her best friend and teammate Danika causes trouble.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Layla's hard work pays off when she moves from a substitute to starting player and captain of the basketball team, but her best friend and teammate Danika causes trouble.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023