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    Jake Maddox: Playing Forward
    Jake Maddox: Playing Forward
    Jake Maddox: Playing Forward
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    Jake Maddox: Playing Forward

    By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany

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    Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since he's fast and small. Will Isaac be able to change his dream and play for the team, or will he give up on the sport he loves?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateApr 1, 2014
    ISBN9781434299338
    Jake Maddox: Playing Forward
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    Jake Maddox

    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.

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      Jake Maddox - Jake Maddox

      Chapter 1

      ALL-STAR

      Isaac Roth and his father sat on the edge of their seats. It was the first game for Westfield High School’s basketball team. Isaac’s older brother Eli was their forward.

      Isaac watched his brother on the court. He was tall — six feet and three inches. When Eli got the ball, everyone watching knew they were in for a show. Eli was a great ball-handler, and had a great outside shot. In fact, he almost never missed.

      But that’s not why the fans cheered. Eli was at his best when he drove hard to the hoop.

      It was already the fourth quarter. Westfield High was up by fifteen points, and everyone knew they’d win. Still, when the point guard passed to Eli, the place went crazy.

      Eli, Eli! the crowd chanted. Isaac’s brother faked a shot from the top of the key, then dribbled low past his defender, down the lane, and to the basket. He faked out the opposing center and leaped at the hoop. A hush fell over the crowd.

      SLAM!

      The crowd exploded with cheers as Eli’s slam dunk hit home. Eli’s size-thirteen sneakers hit the wood with a thud.

      He smiled as he pumped his fist. Isaac and his dad jumped to their feet and cheered with everyone else.

      Hey, Dad, Isaac said over the roar of the crowd. Look at that! He pointed across the court at a small group of girls.

      His dad squinted across the court. Those girls? he said. What about them?

      Wait a second, Isaac said. A moment later, as the girls jumped and cheered, they turned around and faced the

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