Jake Maddox: On Guard
By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany
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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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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I like this book because it talk about basketball and how people can improve in thet sport and I love basketball and I like when the two couz had to play each other and it was a good game. Then the book told me to be on your person you guarding.
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Jake Maddox - Jake Maddox
Chapter 1
SMITH SMITHEREENS
On the last weekend of the summer, a banner hung across the gate at the entrance to Harding County Park, just outside of Westfield. The big sign read, Smith Family Reunion.
Just past the gate, dozens of cars were parked in the lot. There were sedans, new and old; station wagons covered in bumper stickers; SUVs, some shiny, some covered in mud.
And just past the lot, near the picnic tables, cousins Trey and Pete Smith were leaning back on their bench. Each boy was holding a paper cup. They were taking a break from their basketball game.
Ready?
eighth-grader Trey asked. He crushed his paper cup in his hand, then threw it into a nearby garbage can. Two points.
Pete, who was in sixth grade, took a long drink from his own cup. Ahh,
he said. Grandma’s lemonade is so good.
Then he jumped up, crushed his cup, and shot it toward the garbage can. It went in.
I’m ready,
Pete said.
Together, the two boys walked out of the shade and headed over to the basketball courts.
Most of the other Smith family boys, and several of the girls, were hanging around. Some were just watching, but others were taking some shots.
Look out, everybody. We’re back,
Trey announced.
So, any more challengers?
Pete added. The Smith Smithereens are ready to play some more two-on-two.
Pete, though he wasn’t the oldest cousin, was one of the best basketball players in the family. And when he teamed up with Trey — like he always did — no