Catching Confidence (Jake Maddox JV Girls Series)

by Jake Maddox

Overview

When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496559173
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Jake Maddox JV Girls
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	254,038
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Something Unexpected 5

Chapter 2 Lost 11

Chapter 3 And Found! 17

Chapter 4 Back to School 25

Chapter 5 In the Park 33

Chapter 6 Tryouts 41

Chapter 7 Batter's Box 49

Chapter 8 Statistician 57

Chapter 9 The First Game 65

Chapter 10 Practicing 71

Chapter 11 In a Pinch 77

Chapter 12 A New Saga 87

Interviews

Appeals to fans of the original Jake Maddox series. This series is Jake Maddox taken to the next level — has slightly higher reading and interest levels and protagonists face tougher challenges and opponents;,Sports subject provides high interest level while engaging text and short chapters allow struggling readers a chance to practice reading;,Easy-to-read, simple plot, with the reluctant reader in mind. "More About" section encourages readers to find out more about the sports they are interested in and glossary helps strengthen vocabulary;

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2018
Gr 4–7—A part of the "Jake Maddox" collection, these middle grade books are focused on female athletes who share a passion for their sports. Tamaya Jackson is the captain of her gymnastics team in Aerials and Envy. After a local news station makes her the center of their segment on the team, she must learn how to share attention and be a good teammate. In Catching Confidence, bookish Ana finds herself fascinated by softball after seeing a college team play. When she does not earn a spot on her school's team, she must gain confidence and work with a combative teammate. Each story is balanced between detailed descriptions of the athletics and interpersonal relationships with team members, though the plots can occasionally be slow-paced. The books, which are written at a third grade reading level, include a glossary of sports terms, discussion questions, writing prompts, and additional information about the sport. VERDICT With diverse, relatable characters, this series can fill the gap in many collections for appealing hi-lo sports titles directed towards girls.

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