A Taste for Victory

by Jake Maddox, Berenice Muñiz (Illustrator)

Overview

Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court and in the kitchen. Despite the setback, Hank is determined to help his team achieve victory in the big game and meet his cooking hero in the process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496599247
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2020
Series:	Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	298,304
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	GN560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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.

Bere Muniz is a mexican artist from Monterrey. She has been drawing and coloring comics since 2009. Her work can be found on several children books in her country, where she lives with her beloved partner in crime, a shaggy dog and four cats.

Interviews

Continuation of the popular and best-selling Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series; High-energy sports stories combined with action-packed comics is perfect for reluctant or struggling readers; Diverse teen protagonists appeals to a broad range of readers; Connects comics to the curriculum with included visual literacy discussion questions and writing prompts aimed at critically engaging students.