Second Edition
Children's Fiction · Middle Grade to Young YA
Grades 5–8
Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
An inspiring page-turner for grades 5–8
Built for Battle of the Books, classroom discussion, and readers ready to rise
Special Price: $12.99 (Paperback)
Regularly $14.99
Regularly $14.99
Now in its Second Edition, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is an inspiring, emotionally rich novel about courage, grief, perseverance, family, and hope. Set in Kansas farm country and the daring world of pole vault, this beloved story gives young readers a true page-turner with heart, momentum, and staying power.
As Maggie pushes through loss, self-doubt, and the pressure of a world that expects her to stay grounded, she discovers an unlikely path forward. What begins as a challenge becomes something deeper: a story of grit, healing, resilience, and the courage to keep reaching higher.
With a foreword by Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi, discussion questions by Dr. Melissa I. White, and a beautifully performed audiobook by Tavia Gilbert, this enhanced edition is a strong choice for classrooms, home reading, and shared discussion. It is a great read and a great listen.
Previously selected for the Wichita Diocese Catholic Schools Battle of the Books, Maggie has already connected with Catholic-school readers. It is a strong fit for teachers, parents, school counselors, librarians, coaches, homeschool families, and young readers looking for a story that is both deeply felt and hard to forget.
"Girls who play sports and the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy this warm, uplifting story."
— Christine Brennan, Author of On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports
"A fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life."
— Kirkus Reviews
“I enthusiastically recommend it!”
— Barbara Gruener, National School of Character Coach
"That one in a thousand books you'll carry with you forever!"
— Margaret Wheatley, 16, Florida
“One of the most pure and wholesome young adult books I've ever read, appropriate for 4th grade and up.”
— Shannon Clark, Girls Gone Sporty ambassador
— Shannon Clark, Girls Gone Sporty ambassador
“It's nice to know that someone is writing books for our YA that aren’t filled with rough language or sexual references but still have enough intrigue and action to keep students reading. Thank you for providing such a book.”
— Lisa Hinson, Resurrection Catholic School librarian and curator of the Wichita Diocese Battle of the Books list
Grain Valley Publishing is an independent press committed to stories that support empathy, resilience, and thoughtful dialogue. We provide narrative resources that complement Catholic education without requiring formal catechetical review, offering meaningful books and audio experiences for schools, families, and reading communities.
