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Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Paperback – 11 Oct. 2012

by Grant Overstake (Author)

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“A Triumph Over Gravity!”

Maggie Vaults Over the Moon retells the story of Maggie Steele, a gutsy, grief-stricken farm girl from tiny Grain Valley, Kansas, who pours her broken heart into the daring and dangerous sport of pole-vaulting. Driven by a secret that she dare not share with anyone, Maggie struggles over many obstacles as she attempts to soar waaay higher than her critics think a girl should ever go. Gripping in its portrayal of a teenager's grief and thrilling in its vivid descriptions of the exciting sport of pole-vaulting, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is an inspiring and uplifting read!

The nation's top Pole-Vaulters and Sports Journalists are cheering for Maggie!

Team USA 2012 Olympic Pole-Vaulters:

“I myself experienced loss when I was a young girl. Sports were my outlet and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. This book captured me cover to cover. I highly recommend Maggie Vaults Over the Moon!” --Becky Holliday, Team USA Pole-Vaulter, USA Olympic Trials Silver Medalist, and Finalist at the 2012 London Olympics.

“Every single person should be able to relate to Maggie in Maggie Vaults Over the Moon. We have all experienced loss, heartache or tragedy, but not all find a way to overcome. It doesn’t matter if you are a pole-vaulter, male or female; it’s about finding something in which you are passionate and not giving up. Maggie does just that—she finds her passion and it ends up taking her over the moon.” --Jeremy Scott, USA Olympic Trials Silver Medalist and Team USA Pole-Vaulter at the 2012 London Olympics.

State Champion High School Girls' Pole-Vaulter:

“Maggie’s inspirational story will make any girl feel like they can accomplish their dreams. This is a MUST read for any athlete, no matter what sport you compete in.” --Taylor Marie Swanson, 2012 Kansas State High School Pole-Vault Champion.

The nation's leading Pole-Vaulters' magazine:

“Maggie Vaults Over the Moon shows a touching and realistic perspective of life’s changes wrapped into one heartwarming story. It will captivate those who have lost loved ones and imagine being with them again. This inspiring tale celebrates the courage to turn tragedy and loss into something positive, and how the determination to master a sport can heal. The bits of pole vault history, technique, and struggle will keep the attention of vaulters for sure.” --Doug Bouma, Editor, VAULTER Magazine.

The nation's foremost Female Sports Journalist and Author:

“This inspiring book comes along at a perfect time, on the 40th anniversary of Title IX and in the same year as women athletes dominated the 2012 London Olympics. Girls who play sports and the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy Grant Overstake's warm, uplifting story. After reading it, we'll all wish we were pole vaulters like Maggie.” --Christine Brennan, USA Today Sports Columnist, ABC News commentator and best-selling author of Inside Edge and Best Seat in the House.

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About the Author

Former Miami Herald Sports Writer Grant Overstake is a lifelong participant in the sport of track and field who competed in the decathlon for the University of Kansas Jayhawks. A multiple award winner for excellence in journalism, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is the author's premiere work of sports fiction.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (11 Oct. 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1478296879
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1478296874
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm

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Grant Overstake
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Introducing Grant Overstake, an accomplished author whose writing has resonated with readers of all ages. As a gifted storyteller, he has received recognition and acclaim for his work, drawing from his background as a former Miami Herald sportswriter and decathlon All-America. His sports-themed YA novels are infused with raw emotion and authenticity, offering inspiration to anyone who appreciates well-told stories of resilience, hope, and courage.
His premier novel, "Maggie Vaults Over the Moon" has been hailed as “a fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life” by KIRKUS REVIEWS and named one of the top track and field novels of all time by CITIUS MAG. The story follows a heroic teen’s quest to overcome hardship and grief on the family farm. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves stories of triumph over adversity. The novel has been republished as a classroom reader, featuring a foreword by Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi and chapter questions by Dr. Melissa White, making it an ideal choice for educators looking to inspire their students.
His second novel, "The Real Education of TJ Crowley" takes an unfiltered view of race relations in the tumultuous civil rights era. The book has been named Book of the Year by the Kansas Authors’ Club and selected as a National Book of the Month by Bookclubs.com. The story explores the costs of choosing friendship over hate and knowledge over fear, as it follows the rocky journey of a young teenager’s racial awakening in a volatile time of justice, hope, and change in American history.
For listening lovers, both of Grant’s novels have become great audio books. "Maggie Vaults Over the Moon" was performed brilliantly by Tavia Gilbert, Audie Award Female Narrator of the Year. "The Real Education of TJ Crowley" was adapted for audio by the author and acclaimed producer/director May Wuthrich. The radio theater style production stars Dani Martineck, Tavia Gilbert, Dion Graham, and a cast of fine supporting actors in an unforgettable listening experience.
Learn more about Grant Overstake and his work at www.GrantOverstake.com.
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Steven B.
Unexpected Beauty in words
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2017

I had no idea what to expect from this book, but the story was simply captivating. I was very engaged with this and kept wanting to turn the next page. Any pole vaulters can relate to this from personal experience. Mostly, I can not believe how well Grant captures the affinity of the pole vault community!

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A. Langelier, MA
A Story of Triumph Over Adversity of the Flying Variety!
Reviewed in the United States on 17 February 2013
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I love a good read, however, it has been a while since I've done a book review here. Before I even began Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, I gave author/fellow Brooks ID teammate Grant Overstake my word that I would review his uplifting fictional story of loss, family, meaning-making and of course-track and field.

Per usual I tend to/can't help reading through a psychological lens. This time I read through an inquisitive one as well as this distance runner knows very little about the discipline of pole-vaulting. All I knew before reading is that it looks both scary and really cool at the same time! I have always secretly admired the grace and grit of a pole vault athlete as well.

In the spirit of not giving too much away, Overstake's tale takes us to the plains of rural Kansas, a town called Grain Valley to be exact, and tells the story of Maggie Steele, an adolescent who loses her brother to a car accident early in the story. Maggie is then faced with the difficulty of helping her father run his farm while simultaneously coping with the loss of her brother and forming her identity and struggling to find her true ambitions and identity.

Overstake's novel takes the reader on an oftentimes emotional 211-page journey of Maggie's senior year of high school as she comes to terms with the loss of her admired (who also happens to be a star football player) brother while trying to find her own identity and passion. The reader gets a glimpse of the isolating effects of loss, family conflict and resolution, and finding your voice through athletics. Throughout the book, we see Maggie retreat to the barn where she is taught pole-vaulting by her brother's voice working through her.

I liked 'Maggie Vaults' central theme of the transformative power of sport; although I have been fortunate to this point to not have experienced such tremendous hardship, I too have found meaning in life by my participation in sports as the protagonist heals through training to be a pole vaulter and forming a new identity as an athlete. While some parts of the story draw more on fantasy-as Maggie's brother Alex "speaks to her" frequently throughout may seem far-fetched, the central messages from the story ring true in the form of faith, family, risk-taking and the gradual process of what therapists call "restorying" (or changing their personal narrative from negative to positive) their lives. We see a young lady adrift and grieving at the beginning of the book transform to a well-adjusted, bound-for-success young woman. I almost cheered for this fictional character more than once while reading.

Psychologically speaking, the notion of restorying is featured as this young woman struggles to determine her identity and find meaning in adversity. We often see her becoming more open with taking risks (as she became the only female pole vaulter on Grain Valley High's track team), and display good-old-fashioned resilience. I also picked up underpinnings of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' stages of grief model as Maggie processes from denial to acceptance of her brother's death. One of the most uplifting themes of Overstake's work is that of believing in one's self and going "against the grain" (no pun intended) as the reader watches an "average farm girl" turn into a top athlete through her work ethic and trust in things she didn't understand (and I'm sure wearing Brooks running shoes helped too!).

Despite a considerable fantasy element in Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, the principles and message are solid and clear: life is messy and unpredictable, however we choose whether to be the victim or the victor over circumstance. It appears that Maggie's idea of keeping her brother's memory alive was expressed in her athletic training.

I would recommend this book to any young person interested in an uplifting and slightly sobering story. I did finish this book with a positive feeling. From a professional standpoint this would be a good resource for those coping with loss or difficult circumstances, especially adolescents and young adults. It is clear that Overstake understands the experience of a young person, especially an athlete. Professionals in sport or helping areas-including coaches and teachers- may also be interested in this often-entertaining and easy-read-text. I would also recommend this book to many of my high school athletes in my practice to help provide a clear example of the notion that circumstances are temporary and don't have to define you.

I guess Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is another good example of what can happen if you stay the course.

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PERFECT GIFT for EVERY TEEN
Reviewed in the United States on 17 October 2012
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‎"Maggie Vaults Over the Moon" is the PERFECT mood-elevator for any young person who has gone through, or is going through tough times - - in other words, EVERY Teen on the planet. Maggie is the perfect gift for any occasion for every young person you know. It is an uplifting, feel-good story about a young woman who overcomes gender bias, disappointment, loss and other obstacles by exploring her own identity and discovering her greatness was always there - - it only had to be set free.

What I liked most about the story was that it took the main character through a process of self-discovery that will serve as the perfect template for EVERY young person's own journey of self-discovery. This is more than "just a story." I will go so far as to predict that anyone of any age who reads this book will experience significant discoveries about their own potential greatness and ability for dream fulfillment. Wow! I'm STILL hovering a foot off the ground from reading "Maggie Vaults Over the Moon" ...which proves that all of us are still young in our hearts - - and, if we are open to new discoveries, can still find unexplored depths and potentials in ourselves that are always with us, if we would only set them free. I say again: WOW!

In my opinion, this is an instant classic that will serve as an ideal gift for young people for years to come.

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Maggie was Magnificent!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 October 2012
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Absolutely enjoyed this novel! A great story with a good message! Don't give up and always try to look for the positives in life! Being a former Vaulter from a small school in Kansas. I could relate to the aspects of vaulting and the ups and downs that every vaulter goes through. Being a coach. I see the struggles the student athletes go through on and off the runway! In school and out! I especially like the people used and the locations described in the book! I have been to the places talked about in the book personally! I was in 6th grade and at the meet in Wichita when Earl Bell set the world record! That is the exact moment when I decided I wanted to become a vaulter! This is a Great book for any person of any age! Great Job!

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Cheryl Hamilton
Refreshing
Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2013
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It was refreshing to see a story written that did not have violence or any reference to tearing down anything. It did, however, have real life situations to trigger growth in the characters, and teaches cooperation gets people further than standing alone. Maggie's struggle to find her true calling after the death of her brother is a true life situation that people can identify with, making it believable. This story shows how things get better and better when people come together to overcome problems. It shows how our lives interconnect, and we don't live in a vacuum. I like that there is a Grandma that has wisdom to share in a loving way, teaching Maggie that love never dies, although it may change form. I think it is time for this story to be told. Those of us who have maintained an ongoing relationship with relatives, friends, or loved ones long after their bodies are gone, know this to be a true story. It's time to let the cat out of the bag. Also, there is no fear, or scary bumps in the night to go along with this experience. I like that it raises and uplifts the characters, and the reader. I did not feel down after reading it.

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overcoming adversity and grief
Reviewed in the United States on 1 November 2012
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This is a warm and inviting book which draws me in! Maggie encounters difficulty and loss in her life but finds an undiscovered strength within her. She finds the ability to achieve more than she originally believed possible. This multi-layered book provides youth, adults and athletes with great inspiration. Athletes will appreciate accurate details of sports, particularly pole-vaulting, in an enticing coming-of-age story. PRICELESS!

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