Cheer Challenge

by Jake Maddox, Tuesday Mourning (Illustrator), Ronda Redmond

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 thats hard work.

72 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Abbey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cheer Challenge, by Jake Maddox, is an inspirational book! Cheerleading is all about team work. When Amanda get voted to be cheer caption, she is so excited! But, it's much more work than she intended it to be. From making decisions, to inspiring the team, it's not an easy task. To inspire the team, Amanda decides to enter them in a cheer competition! Everything works out perfectly after that, until her best friend, Rachel, makes a bad decision. Amanda has the courage, confidence, and spirit to be cheer caption! Will they win the competition? Will Rachel and Amanda become friends again? Find out for yourself!
I loved this book because I love reading about dance, gymnastics, and Cheerleading! It was a book that sparked my interest. It was a very quick read, and I really enjoyed it.

[Berkeley Poder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amanda has always wanted to be captain of the cheerleading squad. She gets the opportunity to be the captain and realizes that it's harder than she thought. She talks to her coach about some things and a cheer competition that's a few towns away. She inspires them by signning the squad up for the competition. They come in first place at their first competition.

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is kind of good. I didn't really like how it was about cheer leading but I wanted to try a new book. I recomend this book to all girls who love to cheer!:P

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned pratice makes perfect and if you try you just might get 1st place

[Vanessa Vazquez · Rating 1 out of 5]

BORING!!!!

[Tea Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this book was a very good book.I love reading Jake Maddox books they are very good

[Donkaleia]

this book is all about cheerleaders and amanda and there friends and coach wall

[Mckenzie Affolter]

It was a really good book and it was how this girl was a cheerleader and she didn't think she make the squad but she did

[Kaelyn Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute but short.