Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels Boxed Set: Fall and Winter Sports Set 1

Six Sports Illustrated Kids graphic novels in one boxed set--featuring fall and winter sports! This multibook boxed set includes 6 complete graphic novels featuring FALL and WINTER sports--from team to extreme. Each full-color, full-throttle story bursts with dynamic comics paneling and the insider knowledge of Sports Illustrated Kids. Can a backup quarterback find the confidence to lead his team to victory? Will a soccer star trip under pressure or shine in the spotlight? Can a ball hog learn to share the glory on the court? These and more sweat-drenched tales of dedication, perseverance, and triumph are all here in one easy, giftable package for kids to enjoy again and again. Perfect for young athletes and sports fans alike! Books Included in This Set: End Zone Thunder Hank "Thunder" Wilde and Jonas "Lightning" Fine, vying for team captaincy, threaten the Cyclones' state championship run. Their contrasting styles could either tear the team apart or unite them to create a formidable offensive force. Full Court Flash Dash the Flash, a tall, fast, and strong player, outshines his teammates on the basketball court. However, his one-man show causes frustration among friends as they struggle to keep up with his skills. Dash must work on teamwork to prove he's not just about flashiness--but also substance. Full Court Pressure Zack Fuller, a star defensive player, faces a challenging situation when he joins the Panthers and must confront his former Bulldogs teammates in the playoffs. Amid trust issues and limited passes, Zack must find a way to handle the intense pressure on the court. Quarterback Scramble When Ben Paulson, the backup quarterback, is thrust into the starting role, the Hawks' offense stalls and the blame falls on him. As he grapples with the pressure and criticism, Ben faces a potential solution to his passing problems but remains uncertain about the right choice. Reality Check Ricky Holder is known for his aggressive hockey plays, but when he injures a teammate during a scrimmage, his relationship with the team sours. As he tries to balance his game, Ricky faces teammates' resentment and his father's expectations, all while preparing to face the state's toughest opponents. Spotlight Striker Carlos Ramirez, the Strikers' star scorer, struggles to perform under the watchful eye of his professional soccer player uncle during a critical game against the Bandits. The pressure to shine in the spotlight puts Carlos's skills to the test, and he must overcome the challenge of being the center of attention.

Author: Blake A. Hoena
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 01/08/2022
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.35w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781484671771
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Hoena, Blake A.: - Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than 100 chapter books and graphic novels for children.Terrell, Brandon: - Brandon Terrel (B. 1978-D. 2021) was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, son, uncle, friend and devoted husband. He worked as an assistant director and producer on numerous independent films and commercial productions, as well as writing for the "Choo Choo Bob Show." Brandon received his undergraduate degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and his Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Brandon was a talented storyteller, authoring more than 100 books for children in his career. In Brandon's memory, consider picking up a Stephen King novel or a comic book, re-watching The Mandalorian, reading an old Hardy Boys adventure, and saving an open seat for the next Star Wars movie.Yomtov, Nel: - Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area.
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