Track Throw Down
By Jake Maddox
2026
First Published
65
Number of Pages
Part of Series
When Angel crushed the long jump record in eighth grade, it felt like he was flying. Now in ninth grade, it’s like those wings have been clipped. A growth spurt has left him feeling so awkward and off balance that the track and field coach has Angel try out a new event—shot put. Still, Angel is struggling to coordinate his movements to make a decent throw. And off the field, he gets thrown every time his art teacher uses his full name, Michelangelo. Angel is no great artist, but as he digs into his drawing assignment, he finds sketching bodies in motion might just be the key to understanding his own. Can Angel persist in his practice long enough to find his flow and soar once again? Find out in this action-packed Jake Maddox graphic novel!
Author
Jake Maddox
Author · 131 books
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.
