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Paintball Blast

Jake Maddox Sports Series

Author: Jake Maddox

Illustrator: Sean Tiffany

Book 8 in the Jake Maddox Sports series

Pages: 64

Published: 2007

Age: 6+

Max and Tyler have been paintball partners for a long time when they realize that something's strange at the paintball field.

A new player in town, Ryan, has just started playing and winning. At first, Max chalks it up to beginner's luck. But then he starts to notice weird things about Ryan and his team: They always use the same yellow paintballs, for example, even though each team is supposed to get a new color each match. And the marks the paintballs leave behind don't match up to the number of times the players shoot. Can Max and Tyler figure out what's going on before the biggest tournament of the year?

Recognition:

Ohio Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee (2009)

About the Jake Maddox Sports Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.BMX Bully(2007)
  2. 2.Board Rebel(2007)
  3. 3.Face-Off(2007)
  4. 4.Free Throw(2007)
  5. 5.Go-Kart Rush(2007)
  6. 6.Mr Strike Out(2007)
  7. 7.On the Line(2007)
  8. 8.Paintball Blast(2007)
  9. 9.Skate Park Challenge(2007)
  10. 10.Speedway Switch(2007)
  11. 11.Tennis Liar(2007)
  12. 12.Backup Goalie(2008)
  13. 13.Batter Up!(2008)
  14. 14.Motocross Double-Cross(2008)
  15. 15.Paintball Invasion(2008)
  16. 16.Quarterback Sneak(2008)
  17. 17.Slam Dunk Shoes(2008)
  18. 18.Snowboard Duel(2008)
  19. 19.Soccer Shootout(2008)
  20. 20.Diving off the Edge(2009)
  21. 21.Gridiron Bully(2009)
  22. 22.Free Climb(2009)
  23. 23.Hoop Hotshot(2009)
  24. 24.Karate Countdown(2009)
  25. 25.Kart Crash(2009)
  26. 26.Lacrosse Attack(2009)
  27. 27.Legend of the Lure(2009)
  28. 28.Skateboard Save(2009)
  29. 29.Takedown(2009)
  30. 30.The Hunter's Code(2009)
  31. 31.Wild Hike(2009)
  32. 32.Disc Golf Drive(2010)
  33. 33.Pit Crew Crunch(2010)
  34. 34.Pitcher Pressure(2010)
  35. 35.Race Car Rival(2010)
  36. 36.Record Run(2010)
  37. 37.Speed Camp(2010)
  38. 38.Stock Car Sabotage(2010)
  39. 39.Blizzard! A Survive! Story(2010)
  40. 40.Shark Attack! A Survive! Story(2010)
  41. 41.Shipwreck! A Survive! Story(2010)
  42. 42.Volcano! A Survive! Story(2010)
  43. 43.Geocache Surprise(2011)
  44. 44.Mountain Bike Hero(2011)
  45. 45.Whitewater Courage(2011)
  46. 46.Windsurfing Winner(2011)
  47. 47.Behind the Plate(2012)
  48. 48.BMX Challenge(2012)
  49. 49.Cowboy Up(2012)
  50. 50.Cycling Champion(2012)
  51. 51.Gold Medal Swim(2012)
  52. 52.Hockey Meltdown(2012)
  53. 53.Home-Field Football(2012)
  54. 54.Point Guard Prank(2012)
  55. 55.Relay Race Breakdown(2012)
  56. 56.Skateboard Struggle(2012)
  57. 57.Striker Assist(2012)
  58. 58.Track and Field Takedown(2012)
  59. 59.Paintball Problems(2013)
  60. 60.Board Battle(2013)
  61. 61.Kart Competition(2013)
  62. 62.Beach Bully(2013)
  63. 63.Touchdown Triumph(2015)
  64. 64.Soccer Shake-Up(2015)
  65. 65.Hoop Hustle(2015)
  66. 66.Caught Stealing(2015)

Reading age: 6+ years

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These best-selling sports stories by Jake Maddox, with the assistance of a host of popular children's authors, are a hit with boys and girls alike!

Jake Maddox Sports stories are pumped-up, easy-to-read chapter books with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play, making them perfect for reluctant or emerging readers with a passion for action, adventure and sport. The boys and girls in these books face obstacles on the field, the court, the ice, or the half-pipe, and meet mental and social challenges as well. 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.

Teamed with Sean Tiffany's engaging illustrations, as well as bonus material such as discussion questions and writing prompts, the 'Jake Maddox' series is an excellent educational resource that kids aged 6+ won't want to put down.

Please note: This series is no longer updated on Cereal Readers.