A Taste For Victory
By (Author) Jake Maddox
Capstone Press
Stone Arch Books
8th January 2020
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Basketball
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
741.5973
Paperback
72
Width 146mm, Height 222mm
Favourite Jake Maddix is going for the win - by combining exciting sports stories with the dynamic graphic novel format. Building off the success of the best-selling Jake Maddox series these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour comics. Supportive back matter including visual literacy discussion question writing prompts and nonfiction sports information encourages critical thinking and comprehension to help young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.
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.