The chapter discussion questions for the second edition were created specifically for middle school students by Dr. Melissa White, a 6th grade Language Arts (ELA) Teacher and Mental Performance Consultant with a Doctorate in Sport Psychology. One of her former athletes, Bridget Guy, shown lower left, made the finals at the the most recent US Olympic Team Trials in the pole-vault event.

Endorsed by Olympians, Coaches use this Story to Inspire Young Athletes!

Hailed one of the great track and field novels of all time, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon has been republished as a classroom reader to stir the hopes and dreams of a new generation of 5th to 8th grade readers.

“A fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS

The inspiring story of a Kansas farm girl’s quest to master the daring sport of pole-vaulting is an ideal read-aloud book for language arts classes, with social emotional learning discussion questions to help students explore such topics as empathy, goal-setting, and perseverance through the power of a great story.

In addition to the original award-winning story, the new version includes a foreword by Olympic Pole Vault Champion Katerina Stefanidi and chapter questions created by Dr. Melissa White, a Language Arts (ELA) Teacher and Mental Performance Consultant with a Doctorate in Sport Psychology, who uses the book to inspire her own student athletes.

“Girls who play sports and the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy this warm, uplifting story,” — Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist, USA TODAY.

Students at Wendover Middle School have been reading Maggie Vaults Over the Moon as a classroom reader. Wendover is part of the Hempfield Area School District in Greensburg, PA. The librarian is Beth McGuire. (Courtesy Photo)

Olympians who’ve become coaches have purchased the book in mass quantities to motivate their own athletes, especially young teen girls. Whether learning virtually or in-person, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is proven to connect and engage readers of all ages. Discounts are available on Class Sets. The audiobook performed by Audie Award-Winning voice actress Tavia Gilbert enhances the classroom experience.

“The positive influence this book can have is invaluable. I’m thrilled to have my young athletes read it and be energized by its positive message: Stay driven and never give up!” — Erica Fraley, US Olympian and Coach of Champions.

Listed among the all-time must-read track and field novels by the sport’s publication, CITIUS MAG, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is authored by former Miami Herald sportswriter, creative writing teacher, and decathlon All-American Grant Overstake, learn more at www.grantoverstake.com.

The World Needs More Maggies! — Joline Frick, Sports Mom

Introduce your students to a true storybook heroine today. For more information about bulk purchases and to schedule author speaker engagements for your class, in person or virtual presentations, contact Grain Valley Publishing Company at grainvalleypress@gmail.com.

MAGGIE VAULTS OVER THE MOON

FOR EDUCATORS

Flesch Reading Ease score: 86.8 (text scale)

Gunning Fog: 6.5 (text scale)

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 4.2

Grade level: Fourth Grade.

The Coleman-Liau Index: 6

Grade level: Sixth Grade

The SMOG Index: 4.5

Grade level: Fifth Grade

Interest level: Middle Grades

Print Information

Page Count: 246 Pages

Print ISBN: 978-1-7323047-2-7

RETAIL PRICE: $14.99 (Paperback)

Bulk Discounts Available (Contact grainvalleypress@gmail.com)

Inspire Your Students with the New Classroom Reader Version of ‘Maggie Vaults Over the Moon'

Endorsed by Olympians, Coaches use this Story to Inspire Young Athletes!