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About Jake Maddox

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. Alan Brown is a freelance illustrator who has created artwork for Disney Warner Bros. and the BBC while continuing to provide illustrations for children's books and comics. Alan has worked mainly on children's books for kids who find it hard to engage and be enthusiastic about reading. These clients include Harper Collins Capstone Ransom Franklin Watts and  Ben 10 Omniverse.