Jake Maddox Jv Streetball Showdown

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When country kid Langston is sent to spend the summer with family in the city, he's sad about missing an important basketball tournament. But then his cousin Ant introduces him to street basketball. After a rough start, Langston makes strides with this new way to play, largely thanks to Ant's tips and tricks. But when Langston gets too much attention from the others in the neighborhood, the cousins' friendship takes a hit and the two start avoiding each other. Soon Langston is given the chance to play with another team. Will he leave Ant and the bad blood behind, or will family come first

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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.