Jake Maddox Graphic Novels Boxed Set 1: Comeback Catcher, Daydream Receiver, Home Ice Rivals, Soccer Superstar

A four-book collection of the bestselling Jake Maddox Graphic Novels sports series. Go for the win with Jake Maddox Graphic Novels! Diverse characters and action-packed sports combine with dynamic, full-color art to bring these four fast-paced stories to life. The tales in this set cover themes of sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, and theyre sure to keep readers turning the pages for more. With supportive back matter, including visual discussion questions and bonus sports info, these entertaining and heartfelt stories encourage young readers to step up their game, overcome the odds, and reach for their dreams! The perfect collection for sports fans and comics fans alike! Books in This Set Include: Comeback Catcher Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when hes batting and in the spotlight, hes a wreck. After an embarrassing strikeout last summer, he thought hed be done with baseball for good. Now hes 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? Daydream Receiver Gus Charles dreams of catching the winning touchdown in the big game. But in reality, Gus is an oversized, third-string receiver who rides the pine more than running routes on the field. However, with the homecoming game fast approaching, Gus is determined to show his teammates that his size wont keep him from living out his dreams. Home Ice Rivals Benji Krueger loves playing hockey with his friends at his home on Prairie Lake. But his older sister, Raina, is a skilled hockey player and loves to embarrass Benji on the ice. When Benji learns about a pond hockey tournament by his house, he rallies his friends to take on his sisters team. Will Benji finally defeat his sister on their own home ice and learn to have confidence in his own abilities. Soccer Superstar New kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the soccer field when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and hes hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javis solo act ruin the teams chances of making the state championship?