Back on Track

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Addison is joining the track and field team even though her mom said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon shes torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mom. How can Addison pursue her running passion With plenty of play-by-play action and extra back matter materials including discussion questions and bonus track facts this Jake Maddox JV Girls sports story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.

Back matter support materials including a glossary nonfiction sports fun facts and discussion questions and writing prompts encourage critical thinking and engagement with the text. Features a problem and solution sequence of events. Perfect for teaching plot and character development. Appeals to fans of the original Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories series who are ready for a slightly higher reading and interest level

Author Bio

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.