A fan-favorite sports story for ages 8-11 that shows young readers how ice skaters can overcome challenges they face, now with updated content and a new look. Maggie and Shannon are figure skaters and sisters. But Maggie is really tired of Shannon always being in the spotlight. For once, Maggie is determined to come out from behind her sister’s shadow. Can Maggie learn to shine, even when Shannon always seems to get in her way? The Jake Maddox Sports Stories: Champion Editions series features: Fan-favorite sports stories with updated content and a fresh, new look. Perfect for a new generation of sports fans, these easy-to-read stories have been proven to turn reluctant readers into reading champs. - Accomplishable, fast-paced, on-trend series fiction that builds confident readers in grades 3-5. - Pumped-up, easy-to-read sports stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. With important lessons about character and growth, Jake Maddox Sports Stories: Champion Editions show readers that winning isn't just about the scoreboard, but about an athlete's inner game, persistence, and courage. 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.
