Jake Maddox graphic novels
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
After his embarrassing strike out last season Eddie Jackson decided to quit baseball and stick to band practice, but Coach persuades him to join the team as the backup catcher--then the starter is injured and Eddie finds himself back in the lineup, facing his fear of failing the team.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Gus Blackburn daydreams of being a hero wide receiver on his school's football team, but he is not naturally athletic or fast, so he spends most of his time on the bench--until his father points out that most dreams actually take hard work before they can come true.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Diego "Clutch" Rivera was the hero of his school's basketball team last year, but this season things have not started well, and Diego is losing his confidence--but with some help from his dad, and a friend who gives him a sketchbook and suggests that he draw his feelings, he starts to rediscover the fun in basketball.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When the coach of his middle school summer soccer team retires Andre, his friend Cullen, and their teammates are horrified, and when their new coach implements some highly unusual training methods Cullen is so frustrated that he quits the team--but Andre sticks with it, hoping that there is method in the madness that will lead to a championship.
5) Gear hero
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Nelson Greenwood loves drawing superheroes, particularly the hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, modeled on Nelson's twin brother Nick, a skilled BMX rider--but when a crash knocks Nick out of a competition, and he suggests that Nelson take his place, Nelson is not sure he can summon the skills of Major Speed and compete against the best BMX riders, particularly Nick's nemesis, Cain Otto.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
While practicing for the Tower Hills Half-Pipe Challenge, Payton Park suffers an embarrassing wipeout, which his friend and competitor Matt posts to the internet where it becomes an instant sensation; now he is having trouble putting the fall behind him, and remembering that having talent is only part of success--it also takes a lot of hard work.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria. As Adnan navigates his new community, he bonds with new friends at a local skatepark. But he also faces adversity in the form of local troublemaker Mike Proctor. After Adnan loses his precious skateboard...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Bianca has looked forward to sharing her love of soccer and drumming with her grandfather, but when Abuelo arrives, his ideas about how she should practice and play throw her off her game. Includes notes about soccer and glossary.
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
When twelve-year-old twins Lydia and Marco are invited to join their dance studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled but hip-hop-loving Marco worries about being the only boy on the team. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and information about dance.
11) Home ice rivals
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
12) In the red zone
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Years before he became the star quarterback of the Bobcats, thirteen-year-old Alex Summers enjoyed throwing backyard passes to his best friend Oscar Matthews, but Oscar is an afterthought on the team, and now he has decided to quit football and join the school play instead; Alex feels betrayed and the boys' friendship is coming apart--and it will take an honest expression of their feels to save it.
13) Running overload
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Eighth-grader Somali American Nimo Mohamed is the youngest runner on the varsity cross-country team, but she is determined to keep up with the older girls, so she has set herself a grueling training schedule; too grueling because her body is exhausted, her grades at school are slipping, and her father, who is still very much in her life despite the divorce, is starting the pressure her to quit the team.
14) Soccer superstar
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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.
15) Home plate heist
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Determined to be a great baseball player like others in his family, Fernando needs their help to regain his confidence after his coach tells him to steal a base and he fails. Includes discussion questions, information about baseball, and glossary.
16) Running wild
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
At his grandfather's farm, Toby joins his cousin and friends for nature runs in the woods, navigating their homemade obstacle course, but fears he may reinjure his ankle in the upcoming Wild Run. Includes discussion questions, notes about obstacle courses, and glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Best friends Sondra and Jonathan save up enough money to attend their dream skateboarding camp, but when their cabins go against each other in competition, Sondra and Jonathan's friendship is tested.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Grace loves swimming and is excited about joining the relay team, but not being able to make friends with teammate Chloe upsets her, especially when Chloe blames Grace for a disqualification. Includes discussion questions, information about swimming, and glossaries.
20) Fast-pitch feud
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books,an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Now that twelve-year-old Anya is old enough to join her fourteen-year-old sister Marina on the fast-pitch softball team things are becoming tense between them: Anya has trouble catching her sister's pitches and resents Marina's criticism and being moved to the outfield, Marina is increasingly obsessed with her role as captain, and angry because Anya does not seem to take the game as seriously as she does--and with an important game coming up the sisters...
23) WCMX daredevil
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Davalyn Hart was born with spina bifida, but she is determined not to let that define her, and, being a daredevil, she has taken up the sport of wheelchair motocross; now that she has a brand new, specially designed, wheelchair she is ready to fly--until a bad fall while trying to impress another player shakes her confidence.
24) Hot shot hockey
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem -- she can't seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs to score? And will her team come together when it matters most?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Alejandro is having trouble living up to his brother's reputation as a great high school quarterback, and the coach is threatening to bench him. Could his sister Izzy be the secret weapon he needs?
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Mina is a talented figure skater who is looking forward to trying the new challenge of pairs skating, but with shy boy Luke, she is beginning to have second thoughts, so they will have to overcome their trust issues to become a successful team.
28) Batter power-up!
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Zack is a fine defensive outfielder, but he has trouble hitting the ball--until his friend, Jamie, offers to help him using a virtual reality batting program.
29) Dance duo
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
As a mixed-breed, Marnie's dog, Koda, is not eligible for dog shows, so her grandmother's friend suggests that Koda and Marnie should enter a dog dancing competition--but Marnie has problems picking up the steps, and feels clumsy, especially when compared to the clever Koda.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Harper's passion is parkour. Moving over, under, and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete--unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Quinn O'Neill is known as Quitt at his school for quitting every activity he has ever tried, so when he joins the school diving team, nobody expects him to stick with it--and a bike accident looks like the perfect excuse for yet another failure.