Basketball Camp Champ
By (Author) Jake Maddox
Capstone Press
Stone Arch Books
1st February 2020
United States
Children
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Action and adventure
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Basketball
FIC
Paperback
72
Width 150mm, Height 230mm
After only ever playing pick-up games Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called 'zone defense' the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for any young reader.
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.