Hip-Hop Hustle

By Jake Maddox and Mario Gushiken

Chery lives to dance. She has her own hip-hop dance crew and a signature move that’s a surefire showstopper. But when her crew is forced to break up, Chery is faced with joining her school’s hip-hop dance team. Trouble is, Chery’s not like most dance hopefuls who have formal training. She moves to the music based on what feels right rather than following a strict routine. Will Chery’s unique skills be good enough for the dance competition? Or will her hip-hop hustle land her in hot water with her teammates? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781669033356

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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Jake Maddox Sports Stories: Hip-Hop Hustle by Dolores Andral, Illustrated by Mario Gushiken

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Chapter One: The Last Dance

Chapter Two: No-Cut Sport

Chapter Three: Dance Off

Chapter Four: Oldie But Goodie

Chapter Five: Showtime!

Chapter Six: L is for Laughingstock

Chapter Seven: In Sync

Chapter Eight: All Glitter, No Gold

Chapter Nine: Chery on Top

Author Bio

Illustrator Bio

Glossary

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

More about Hip-Hop Dance

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

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CHAPTER ONE

THE LAST DANCE

Five-six-seven-eight! Chery Etienne shouted and snapped her fingers to her favorite song. Chery and her dance squad—The Chery Bars—got into position. They bounced softly on their heels and casually looked around. But when the rap started, The Bars went hard. They danced at 100 percent—stomping, pumping their arms, twisting, and sliding.

Chery hopped in front. Her legs and hips moved one way while her arms and upper body moved another. The Bars followed.

Chery rolled her shoulders and dipped. She placed her hands on her knees one at a time to the beat.

Yeah! Yeah! Chery yelled over the music. And jump!

Chery tapped Jordyn in. Jordyn moved out front and led the dance. Then she nodded at Chery. They pretended to lasso the other members of the squad, Day-Day and Jolan. The boys leaned back like they were being pulled. When the beat dropped again, they all waved their arms, breaking loose.

And jump! Chery called. Everyone landed with a hard stomp.