Soccer Surprise
By (Author) Jake Maddox
Illustrated by Katie Wood
Capstone Press
Stone Arch Books
1st January 2012
United States
Children
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
72
Width 134mm, Height 190mm
When Alex and her family move to a new town she doesn't just leave behind old friends. She leaves behind her old soccer team as well. To make matters worse Alex learns she'll have to play a different position on her new team. Can Alex adjust to her new life both on and off the field Or will she be stuck on the bench
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. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.