Comeback Catcher

Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he's batting and in the spotlight, he's a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he'd be done with baseball for good. Now he's back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.

Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 01/01/2017
Pages: 72
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781496537041
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187268 / Comeback Catcher


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 98 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Muniz, Berenice: - Berenice Muniz is a graphic designer and illustrator from Monterrey, Mexico.In the past, she hasdone workfor publicity agencies, art exhibitions, and she's even createdher own webcomic. These days, Berenice is devoted to illustrating comics as part of the Graphikslava crew. In her spare time, Bere loves to draw, read manga, watch animated movies, play videogames, and kill zombies.Maddox, Jake: - "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."Cano, Fernando: - Fernando Cano is an emerging illustrator born in Mexico City, Mexico. He currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico, where he works as a full-time illustrator and colorist at Graphikslava studio. He has done illustration work for Marvel, DC Comics, and role-playing games like Pathfinder from Paizo Publishing. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, singing, rowing, and drawing.