Book Series · 8 Books

Team Jake Maddox Books

In order from On Guard to Running Back Dreams. Part of Jake Maddox Sports Stories.

The Team Jake Maddox series is a set of 8 chapter books by Jake Maddox and Eric Stevens, published in 2010. Written for ages 8–11, most books run about 70 pages.

On Guard

Win or Lose

Playing Forward

Off the Bench

Linebacker Block

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

On Guard

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$574

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

On Guard

By Eric Stevens, Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany (Illustrator)

A basketball captain faces his cousin on a rival team. Can he win without losing family ties?

72 pages· 4,754 words· Est. 40 min read

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Summary: Trey Smith, captain of the Wildcats, is confident on the court until he discovers his cousin Pete plays for the rival team. Assigned to guard each other, Trey must navigate the tension between family loyalty and team victory. As the game heats up, can Trey balance his competitive spirit with his bond to Pete, or will the pressure fracture their relationship? The stakes are high, and the outcome is uncertain. Will family or victory prevail?

The complete set

Team Jake Maddox Series

8 books · Published 2010

On Guard

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$574

On Guard

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

A basketball captain faces his cousin on a rival team. Can he win without losing family ties?

Win or Lose

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$858

Win or Lose

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

A basketball star struggles with free throws that could make or break the game.

Playing Forward

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$574

Playing Forward

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Can Isaac adapt his basketball dreams or will he quit the sport he loves?

Off the Bench

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$574

Off the Bench

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

A benchwarmer gets his shot to prove he's starter material.

Linebacker Block

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$858

Linebacker Block

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Can Logan stay loyal to his new team without betraying old friends?

Quarterback Comeback

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$858

Quarterback Comeback

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

A high school football team, led by quarterback Carlos, struggles against their toughest opponents yet, the Huskies.

Running Back Dreams

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$574

Running Back Dreams

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

A sidelined player must seize his unexpected chance to change the game's fate.

Speed Receiver

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$574

Speed Receiver

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Can Andrew outrun his brother's legacy to lead his team to victory?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Team Jake Maddox series?

There are 8 books in the Team Jake Maddox series. It began with On Guard in 2010, and the newest book, Running Back Dreams, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Team Jake Maddox books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Team Jake Maddox book is the longest?

Playing Forward is the longest book in the series at 5,245 words (72 pages).

Which Team Jake Maddox book is the shortest?

Off the Bench is the shortest at 4,589 words (72 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Team Jake Maddox to life.

Eric Stevens

Jake Maddox

Sean Tiffany

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