Jake Maddox graphic novels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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After his embarrassing strike out last season Eddie Jackson decided to quit baseball and stick to band practice, but Coach persuades him to join the team as the backup catcher--then the starter is injured and Eddie finds himself back in the lineup, facing his fear of failing the team.
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Daydream receiver
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Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Diego "Clutch" Rivera was the hero of his school's basketball team last year, but this season things have not started well, and Diego is losing his confidence--but with some help from his dad, and a friend who gives him a sketchbook and suggests that he draw his feelings, he starts to rediscover the fun in basketball.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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When the coach of his middle school summer soccer team retires Andre, his friend Cullen, and their teammates are horrified, and when their new coach implements some highly unusual training methods Cullen is so frustrated that he quits the team--but Andre sticks with it, hoping that there is method in the madness that will lead to a championship.
5) Gear Hero
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Nelson Greenwood loves BMX racing, almost as much as he loves to draw superheroes. The hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, isn't afraid of anything, much like Nelson's twin brother Nick. Nelson looks up to Nick and his mad BMX skills. But when a rough crash keeps Nick out of the BMX-Treme Competition, he suggests that Nelson take his place. However, Nelson doesn't think he has what it takes to compete against the best racers in the city - especially...
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Half-pipe panic
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria. As Adnan navigates his new community, he bonds with new friends at a local skatepark. But he also faces adversity in the form of local troublemaker Mike Proctor. After Adnan loses his precious skateboard...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help?"--
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Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of soccer, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practice and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the field. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament? Includes notes about soccer...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately it seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia can't wait to dance with her brother again, but Marco is worried. He's used to hip-hop and will be the only boy on the team. And when bullies start mocking Marco for doing "girl dances" it could spell...
11) Home ice rivals
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Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Benji Krueger loves playing hockey with his friends at his home on Prairie Lake. But Benji's heart is broken when his parents announce that they're having a baby and the family will have to move. To make matters worse, his older sister, Raina, is a skilled hockey player and loves to embarrass Benji on the ice. When Benji learns about a pond hockey tournament by his house, he rallies his friends to take on his sister's team. Will Benji finally defeat...
12) In the red zone
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Years before he became the star quarterback of the Bobcats, thirteen-year-old Alex Summers enjoyed throwing backyard passes to his best friend Oscar Matthews, but Oscar is an afterthought on the team, and now he has decided to quit football and join the school play instead; Alex feels betrayed and the boys' friendship is coming apart--and it will take an honest expression of their feels to save it.
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Running overload
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14) Soccer superstar
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Thirteen-year-old Javier Moreno has just transferred to Howard Middle School, but his skill as a striker is already well known and the Bisons are expecting that he will turn their season around; but soon the fame goes to his head, and he starts hogging the ball and showing off--and it is up to his friend Aimee to remind him that soccer is a team sport.
15) Home plate heist
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Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Determined to be a great baseball player like others in his family, Fernando needs their help to regain his confidence after his coach tells him to steal a base and he fails. Includes discussion questions, information about baseball, and glossary.
16) Running wild
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Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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At his grandfather's farm, Toby joins his cousin and friends for nature runs in the woods, navigating their homemade obstacle course, but fears he may reinjure his ankle in the upcoming Wild Run. Includes discussion questions, notes about obstacle courses, and glossary.
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Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Grace loves swimming and is excited about joining the relay team, but not being able to make friends with teammate Chloe upsets her, especially when Chloe blames Grace for a disqualification. Includes discussion questions, information about swimming, and glossaries.
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Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court...
20) Fast-pitch feud
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Now that twelve-year-old Anya is old enough to join her fourteen-year-old sister Marina on the fast-pitch softball team things are becoming tense between them: Anya has trouble catching her sister's pitches and resents Marina's criticism and being moved to the outfield, Marina is increasingly obsessed with her role as captain, and angry because Anya does not seem to take the game as seriously as she does--and with an important game coming up the sisters...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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When Mariana and her new friend, Selena, try to play some basketball at a local court, they're challenged to a game by two older girls. If Mariana and Selena win, they get to use the court. But if the older girls win, they get Selena's special autographed jersey. Unfortunately, things go badly and the younger girls lose the bet-and the jersey. However, they soon come up with a plan. Although some of Mariana's skills are lacking, she's great at shooting...
23) WCMX daredevil
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Davalyn Hart was born with spina bifida, but she is determined not to let that define her, and, being a daredevil, she has taken up the sport of wheelchair motocross; now that she has a brand new, specially designed, wheelchair she is ready to fly--until a bad fall while trying to impress another player shakes her confidence.
24) Hot shot hockey
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Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem -- she can't seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs to score? And will her team come together when it matters most?"--
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Sixth man surprise
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Trust on thin ice
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28) Batter power-up!
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Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
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Zack is a fine defensive outfielder, but he has trouble hitting the ball--until his friend, Jamie, offers to help him using a virtual reality batting program.
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Dance duo
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Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
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"Harper's passion is parkour. Moving over, under, and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete--unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?"--
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Live and let dive
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