Roster Rebound

by Jake Maddox, Maria Lia Malandrino (Illustrator)

Overview

Nina’s basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn’t have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player—and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669033264
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Jake Maddox Sports Stories Series
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 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.

Maria Lia Malandrino is an illustrator based in Torino, Italy. She grew up reading fantasy books and comics, knowing that fictional universes are often just as real and powerful as our own world. In her free time, Maria likes playing strategy and role-playing games or being outdoors—rowing on the river that flows through her hometown or hiking with her young family and dog.

Interviews

With more than 3 million copies sold, Jake Maddox continues to draw in reluctant and struggling readers;