book cover of Punt and Center
 

Punt and Center

(2026)
(A book in the Jake Maddox Sports Story series)
A Chapter Book by

 
 
An action-packed chapter book for ages 8-11 that shows young readers how football players can overcome challenges they face with teamwork and determination.

Center Seth Martin and his best friend, quarterback Zander Schmitt, were the dynamic duo of the Oak Valley Vipers football team. Until Zander suddenly moves away midseason and now everything feels off to Seth. The rookie punter is struggling to find his footing, the snaps just aren’t connecting with the new QB, and the Vipers’ winning streak is slipping away. Will Seth learn to work with his new teammates, or will this season be his biggest fumble?

The Jake Maddox Sports Stories series features:
-Accomplishable, fast-paced, on-trend series fiction that builds confident readers for in grades 3-5
-Pumped-up, easy-to-read sports stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play
-Protagonists that face obstacles on the court, the field, the ice, or the half-pipe, and meet mental and social challenges as well

These best-selling sports stories by Jake Maddox are a hit! Readers discover that an athlete's inner game, persistence, and courage are just as important as a steady hand or a chance for a goal.



Genre: Children's Fiction

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