Hockey Meltdown

Description: Dylan has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. But then an injury takes him out of the game. How can Dylan be part of the team if he's stuck on the bench?

Brief description: 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.

Review Quotes: The book provides a good message for young readers. Soccer is the sport that boys at my school want to read about; however, students who have an interest in professional teams such as the Dallas Stars may be drawn to the book.-- "Denton ISD, Texas"