Comeback Catcher
A backup catcher must face his fears when thrust into the spotlight.
Book Series · 35 Books
In order from Comeback Catcher to Hula Heritage. Part of Jake Maddox Sports Stories.
The Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series is a set of 35 graphic novels by Jake Maddox, published between 2016 and 2026. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 70 pages.
A backup catcher must face his fears when thrust into the spotlight.
35 books · Published 2016–2026
A backup catcher must face his fears when thrust into the spotlight.
A basketball hero's slump threatens his team's championship dreams. Can he find his way back?
A new coach's odd methods challenge a soccer team's path to victory.
An underdog receiver aims to prove his worth in the big game.
A refugee's skateboard is stolen. Can he out-skate the thief to reclaim it?
Can Nelson conquer his fears and race against the city's best BMX riders?
Old friends clash on the ice in a high-stakes hockey showdown.
A snowboarder's fall goes viral, threatening his comeback.
A young athlete must master zone defense or risk losing her confidence and her team.
A quarterback's friendship is tested when his best friend leaves the team.
Can Nimo balance her passion for running with the demands of school and health?
A viral goal turns a team player into a solo star. Can the team survive his ego?
Bianca's soccer dreams clash with her grandfather's ideas. Can she find her rhythm before the tournament?
A boy faces off against his sister in a pond hockey showdown before moving away.
A young athlete hides his culinary passion, risking it all to meet his cooking idol.
Twins face challenges on a dance team as bullying threatens their bond.
Can Fernando master stealing second base to redeem himself and lead his team to victory?
Can Toby conquer his fears and lead his team to victory in a wild mud race?
Can friendship survive a fierce skateboarding rivalry at summer camp?
Two swimmers clash, risking their team's success. Can they unite?
Two friends must outsmart older rivals to reclaim a prized jersey.
Sisters clash on the fast-pitch field. Can they unite to win?
Can Valentina master teamwork to win the esports tournament?
A daredevil's fall tests her courage before the Extreme Games.
A young hockey player struggles to score. Can her grandpa help her succeed?
A quarterback struggles to escape his brother's shadow and avoid the bench.
Can Devante overcome his free throw woes to save his team in a crucial game?
Can Mina and Luke overcome trust issues to succeed in pairs skating?
Can Zack overcome his batting struggles without his VR training?
Can Marnie overcome her insecurities to shine in a dog dancing competition with Koda?
Parkour enthusiast Harper must embrace gymnastics when her competition is canceled. Can she find new passion?
Can he overcome self-doubt and prove he's not a quitter?
New stable, bullies, lost confidence. Can Leah reclaim her joy in riding?
Grieving brother finds unexpected solace on the soccer field.
A young athlete must find his identity after moving away from home.
There are 35 books in the Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series. It began with Comeback Catcher in 2016, and the newest book, Hula Heritage, was published in 2026.
The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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