(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox Sports Stories series. Illustrated by Sean Tiffany. Black-and-white full-page illustrations accompany these hi-lo stories involving talented athletes in tennis (Doubles), football (Punter's), bull-riding (Rodeo), and golf (Secondhand). The message-laden texts highlight the importance of focus and fair play to achieve team victory and accomplish personal goals. The engaging, action-packed stories should appeal to sports enthusiasts. Each book is supplemented by background on the sport, discussion questions, and writing prompts. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox Sports Stories titles: Double Trouble, Punter's Pride, Rodeo Challenge, and Secondhand Slice.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox Sports Stories series. Illustrated by Sean Tiffany. Black-and-white full-page illustrations accompany these hi-lo stories involving talented athletes in tennis (Doubles), football (Punter's), bull-riding (Rodeo), and golf (Secondhand). The message-laden texts highlight the importance of focus and fair play to achieve team victory and accomplish personal goals. The engaging, action-packed stories should appeal to sports enthusiasts. Each book is supplemented by background on the sport, discussion questions, and writing prompts. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox Sports Stories titles: Double Trouble, Punter's Pride, Rodeo Challenge, and Secondhand Slice.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Maddox en español series. Translated by Claudia Heck. Illustrated by Sean Tiffany. Text by Bob Temple (Definición)/Chris Kreie (El lanzador). Also translated by Susana Schultz. Berk deals with a newcomer who takes his position as goalie on the soccer team (Definición). Allen struggles to pitch a winning game while his famous uncle is in the hospital fighting for his life (El lanzador). The cartoony black-and-white illustrations don't add much, but the Spanish texts are acceptable. These low-level chapter books should appeal to struggling readers. Review covers these Maddox en español titles: Definición por penales and El lanzador bajo presión.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Maddox en español series. Translated by Claudia Heck. Illustrated by Sean Tiffany. Text by Bob Temple (Definición)/Chris Kreie (El lanzador). Also translated by Susana Schultz. Berk deals with a newcomer who takes his position as goalie on the soccer team (Definición). Allen struggles to pitch a winning game while his famous uncle is in the hospital fighting for his life (El lanzador). The cartoony black-and-white illustrations don't add much, but the Spanish texts are acceptable. These low-level chapter books should appeal to struggling readers. Review covers these Maddox en español titles: Definición por penales and El lanzador bajo presión.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham