Impact Books

Provide high-octane, easy-to-read sports stories with the emphasis on speed, skills, and fair play

The boys and girls in these books face obstacles not just on the gridiron, the court, the ice, or the half-pipe, but 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. Each book contains 72 pages.

Titles Include:

Backup Goalie  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3    Lexile: 600L    Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Jamie thought everything was perfect on his hockey team. But when the goalie is injured, Jamie has to step in to play the unfamiliar position. With the state championship at stake, can Jamie help his team skate to victory or are they all on thin ice?

 

 

 

 

Batter Up!  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 590L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Caleb has always batted with the same wood bat until the other team accuses Caleb of cheating by tampering with the bat! Now Caleb is forced to use the aluminum bat. How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?

 

 

 

 

BMX Bully  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 510L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Matt wants to make the Evergreen racing team, but his chances are seriously threatened when a new boy moves to town and resorts to cheating in order to win.

 

 

 

 

 

Board Rebel  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 560L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
When Tanner moves to an exclusive new town he misses his old skate park, but with the help of the town bully and another new friend, Tanner thinks he can figure out a way to get a skate park built in Woodville.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheer Challenge  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 480L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Amanda has always dreamed of being captain of a cheerleading squad, and this year, she is! But she soon realizes that being captain is harder than she thought. Not only does she have to lead the squad, she has to inspire them, and that s hard work.

 

 

 

 

Face Off  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 470L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Kyle wants to be a great hockey player just like his older brother, but to do that, he must focus all of his energy on the game and not be distracted by a teammate's injury.

 

 

 

 

 

Free Climb  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 530L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
The only fun thing to do in Amir's neighborhood is climb buildings. Of course, no one will let him do that. When a police officer offers to bring Amir to a climbing wall outside of the city, Amir is thrilled. He meets William, who also loves climbing. But William doesn't want to learn the right way to climb, and before long, he is in serious danger.

 

 

 

 

Free Throw  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 380L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.

 

 

 

 

 

Full Court Dreams  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 540L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Last year, Annie didn t make the basketball team. But this year there s a new coach, and Annie s been practicing her heart out. Annie is determined to make the team this year, and she isn t going to let anything stand in her way!

 

 

 

 

Go Kart Rush  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 540L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Tony is used to being the best. With his old kart, he won every single race. But now he's twelve, and he's moved up to the next class of racing, TAG karts. Now he has to race against kids three years older than him, who aren't nice to him, and who have been driving TAG karts for years. How is Tony supposed to get used to losing?

 

 

 

 

Jump Serve  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 590L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Ella and Laura can't believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruined before it began?

 

 

 

 

 

Kart Crash  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 470L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Austin may be new to town, but he's not new to go-kart racing. Unfortunately, he had to leave his kart behind when he moved. Austin quickly learns that Ryan Stones is the guy to beat. But how can Austin's rental kart compete with Ryan's shiny red kart? Austin will have to learn that the driver, not the kart, wins the race.

 

 

 

LaCrosse Attack  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 480L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Peter made the varsity lacrosse team, just like his best friends said he would. In fact, the coach thinks he's one of the best on the team. But Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, doesn't want Peter to take his spot. He'll stop at nothing to make Peter quit.

 

 

 

 

Legend of the Lure  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 580L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Daniel's favorite thing to do is fish with his grandpa. But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor of his grandpa. But can he land the biggest catch of his life, or will he let Big Larry get away?

 

 

 

Moto-Cross Double Cross  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 580L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Best friends Carlos and Ricky race all the time, but when their bikes are sabotaged before a major race, they can t trust each other. They ll have to band together to figure out who s pulling a double-cross.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Strike Out  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 380L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
David Gray is notorious in his baseball league, notorious for strike outs, both as a pitcher and a batter. After learning about the great Babe Ruth, David becomes determined to become a good all-around player, which means he'll have to learn how to bat.

 

 

 

 

Off the Bench  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 570L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving his free throws, but he's terrible at layups, and everybody knows it. He'll need to work hard if he wants to be a starting Wildcat.

 

 

 

On Guard  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 520L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court. But then he finds out that he knows someone on a rival team. It's his cousin, Pete. And to make matters worse, they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win?

 

 

 

On the Line  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 550L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
After breaking his arm during the first try-out of last season, Robby is determined to make the football team this year. Even if he does make the team, he's not sure he'll have the skills necessary to lead the team to victory.

 

 

 

 

Paintball Blast  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 590L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Max and Tyler have been paintball partners for a long time when 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. Can Max and Tyler figure out what's going on before the biggest tournament of the year?

 

 

 

Paintball Invasion  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 560L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Josh and Chad have been using the same place as a paintball field forever. But now, someone s attacking them, and it isn t someone they know. Who is out to stop their paintballing fun? It s going to take all their skills and teamwork to stop the sinister invasion.

 

 

 

 

Playing Forward  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 510L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since he's fast and small. Will Isaac be able to change his dream and play for the team, or will he give up on the sport he loves?

 

 

 

Quarterback Sneak  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 580L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!

 

 

 

 

 

Skateboard Save  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 500L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
When Riley enters the skateboarding contest, he doesn't expect to help his biggest rival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skate Park Challenge  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 440L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
These suspenseful stories are filled with thrills, intriguing plots, and three-dimensional characters. They will spark discussion and give your readers more than just goosebumps!

 

 

 

 

 

Slam Dunk Shoes  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 590L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Jamal s been asked to try out for the super-elite youth basketball team. His dad makes him a deal: If Jamal makes the team, he gets new shoes. But will the fancy new shoes really improve Jamal s game?

 

 

 

 

Snowboard Duel  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 600L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Hannah and Brian have the run of Snowstream, a cool winter resort. But a new kid, Zach, starts a boys-only snowboard cross team. What will Brian do when he s forced to choose between Hannah and snowboarding?

 

 

 

 

Soccer Shootout  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 670L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he s also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?

 

 

 

 

Speedway Switch  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 670L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Michael Haynes has won more races in the midget-car circuit than any other driver in his age division. Then Buzz Ripshaw comes along. Buzz doesn't drive fair, and Michael gets hurt during the biggest race of the year. How will Team Haynes win without their driver?

 

 

 

 

Storm Surfer  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 470L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Then the waves get out of control. Time is running out, and the storm is coming.

 

 

 

 

Takedown  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 500L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Jeff wants to be a good wrestler, but will his bad temper get in the way?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hunter's Code  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 510L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
When Ethan's father gives him his first air rifle, Ethan goes against the hunter's code and kills animals just for fun, disappointing his father in the process.

 

 

 

 

 

Wild Hike  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3    Lexile: 500L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Nick goes camping with his jock cousins Andy and Devin, who never listen to his warnings about the outdoors, but when a bear stumbles onto their campsite Nick must save his cousins from the danger.

 

 

 

 

 

Win or Lose  by Jake Maddox
Reading Level 2-3   Lexile: 570L   Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Wildcats center PJ Harris is the tallest player on the team. Everyone expects him to be a natural on the court. He's an all-star, except for one thing. He's horrible at free throws. When a game comes down to PJ's free throws making the difference between win or lose, he freaks! Can he solve his problem in time to earn back the respect of his coach and teammates and himself?