Record Run

By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany

After getting soaked by Harry's water balloon, Paul chases Harry down. He didn't expect Harry to be so fast. He gives Harry a choice: join the track team or else. Harry doesn't think it's fun to run if he's not being chased. With Paul's help, can Harry find a good reason to run?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781434288837

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1:The Two-Pointer

CHAPTER 2:The Chase

CHAPTER 3:Caught

CHAPTER 4:Lunch

CHAPTER 5:First Practice

CHAPTER 6:Not Good Enough

CHAPTER 7:Boring

CHAPTER 8:Old Tricks

CHAPTER 9:To Win

CHAPTER 10:Personal Best

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Glossary

More About Famous Runners

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

Jake Maddox Sport Stories

Copyright

Back Cover

CHAPTER 1

THE TWO-POINTER

Harry Ecker and Jeff Razz were laughing. The two sixth graders were crouched together in a jungle gym at a park near Polk Middle School.

The jungle gym they were hiding in was built to look like a pirate ship. At the top was a wood cabin.

From inside the cabin, Jeff and Harry could see the whole park, but no one could see them.

Okay, Jeff, Harry said, still laughing. That’s three for you, and two for me.

You know it, Jeff replied. Looks like I’ll win again.

A big pile of water balloons was next to the boys. Harry reached out and picked one up.

You only have one throw left, Jeff said. Even if you get someone soaking wet, you can only tie the score.

Harry thought for a second. What if I score a two-pointer? he asked.

Jeff laughed and shook his head. You must be nuts, he said. You have to soak an eighth grader to get two points. Are you really that crazy?

Harry smiled. I’ll do whatever it takes to win, he said.

Jeff shrugged. We’ll see, he replied. "We can’t wait all day for