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(0)Jake Maddox
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
2) BMX Bravery
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
When new-kid Jose moves into the neighborhood, BMX scaredy-cat Cam Dexter makes a new friend. But will Jose's daring ways put this dynamic duo in the kind of danger that isn't safe? Whether he wants to or not, Cam will soon find out.
3) Tiro Libre
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2012
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.
4) Free throw
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Sixth-grader Alex really wants to make his middle school soccer team this year, but Jake, the class bully, keeps taunting him with his past failures--until Errol, a new student from Scotland, teaches him the importance of practice and teamwork.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Malcolm is used to being the star first-baseman of his middle school team, but this year he has serious competition from a former benchwarmer, so he finds himself stuck in the outfield--and having to learn to put the team first.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
Jasper quit his school football team after blowing a big play, which is giving him a lot of time to get into trouble with his friends--but when he is allowed to rejoin the team rather than face detention he finds that everybody is mad at him: his teammates because he quit, and his friends because he is avoiding punishment.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
Brandon's junior high school basketball team is struggling to make the playoffs, and Brandon is starting to feel that his bad luck is dragging them down--and when their bus breaks down on the way to the big game, Brandon has to turn luck into opportunity.
9) Ooze escape!
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Kendall's favorite game is Ooze Escape, but he has never managed to make it to the top level, so when he is invited to participate in an esports tournament, Kendall knows he has to step-up his game and learn some strategy before he embarrasses himself.
10) Comeback catcher
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
11) Snowboard hero
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thirteen-year-old Kaleb has always looked up to his older stepbrother, Luke, in snowboarding and everything else, so when Luke is wounded in Afghanistan Kaleb is devastated--and to honor his brother he is set on competing on the difficult slopestyle course.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kyle is the star of his junior high wrestling team's A squad. Not only does he win most of his matches, but he's also the heavyweight . . . the wrestler that gets to go last in a tournament and hopefully clinch the victory for the team. So when a new kid, Kenny, shows up and challenges Kyle for the heavyweight spot (and wins it), Kyle's confidence shrinks. Now on the B squad, Kyle is frustrated. He wants his team to do well, and Kenny is a good
...13) Slap-Shot Slump
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simon Wahlberg eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. His parents want to see their son achieve his dreams, so they move to the town of Edgewater, known for its elite high school hockey team. Simon tries out for the squad, and even though he's only in eighth grade, he lands a spot on the roster. But playing hockey for Edgewater isn't easy. Every player on the ice is bigger, stronger, and faster than Simon. If Simon is going to keep up, he will have
...Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mason Williams dominates short races in the pool, but his endurance is not up to speed. When one of his teammates taunts him that he might never "swim with the big fish," Mason vows to train harder. Luckily, his best friend Alex has a great idea . . . to swim in a nearby lake to build up his strength. Alex paddles his kayak beside Mason as he swims in the lake each day after school, and soon Mason starts seeing results. But when the two friends
...15) Baseball Blowup
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Malcolm loves two things—baseball and science. He's always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolm's homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates, he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics, he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolm's secret pitch prove to be...
16) Cheer choice
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colleen is devastated when her best friend changes schools--but when she learns that Meredith is teaching her new cheerleading squad the routine they created together for an upcoming competition their friendship is tested.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Best friends Hannah and Caitlin are both on the high school dance team, but Hannah is troubled when her friend's preoccupation with a boy causes her to miss practice time and put their friendship at risk.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jo is disappointed when she is not placed on the Red Angels in the summer softball league, but when she is offered the chance to switch teams, Jo has to decide if she will leave her friends and play for the "winning" team, or win with the Sonics.
19) Skating showdown
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Janelle loves figure skating, but when she enters a competition she is frustrated because she is not as good at the jumps as another girl at the rink and she starts to wonder if she should just quit--until her coach comes up with an idea.
20) Soccer show-off
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gina tries to be the star of the soccer team at her new school, but her teammates do not like her showoff moves.