Outfield Outcast

by Jake Maddox, Michael Ray (Illustrator)

Overview

Baseball has always been Malcolm's best sport, and he's sure this season will be no different. After all, there's no real competition when you're the best. But when a former benchwarmer makes a play for his position, Malcolm realizes that earning his spot on the baseball team won't be as easy as he expected.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434291578
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Jake Maddox JV Series
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	698,594
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	630L (what's this?)
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

Nothing to worry about — Warming up — Feeling the pressure — Out of shape? — Facing the music — The truth hurts — Out to pasture — Left out — Feeling the heat — The tables are turned — Game day — Blowing it — Staying alive — There's always next season.

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;