Pickleball Problems

by Jake Maddox, Eva Morales (Illustrator)

Overview

Twelve-year-old Ada Wilson doesn’t love sports, but her parents have signed her up for a sports camp. After her tennis-loving older sister suggests that Ada learn to play tennis so they can play together, Ada excitedly agrees. But at camp she discovers that, to her, tennis isn’t nearly as fun as pickleball. What sport will Ada focus on, and will she be happy with her choice?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875221057
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Jake Maddox Sports Stories Series , #1163
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	7 - 8 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.

Eva Morales is a professional Spanish 2D artist and illustrator living near the Mediterranean Sea.She has worked in children’s publishing, TV, film production, and advertising for about fourteen years. Now she works as a full-time freelance illustrator, using a combination of digital and traditional techniques. Eva loves to walk on the beach and read books in her spare time.

Interviews

With more than 3.8 million copies sold, Jake Maddox continues to draw in reluctant and struggling readers with easy-to-read, fast-paced tales;