Pub Date: July 1, 2014
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2014010197
Lexile Code: 0350
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 14
Physical Info: 0.20" H x 8.90" L x 5.90" W ( 0.35 lbs) 72 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Comics and Graphic Novels | General | Action and Adventure | Animals | Sports and Recreation | Basketball
Description: Joe is dedicated to kung fu... until the day he arrives to find his studio is closed--permanently. Unperturbed, he decides to pursue his second-favorite activity--basketball.
Brief description: Passionate comic book artist Eduardo Garcia works from his studio (Red Wolf Studio) in Mexico City with the help of his talented son, Sebastian Iñaki. He has brought his talent, pencils, and colors to varied projects for many titles and publishers such as Scooby-Doo (DC Comics), Spiderman Family (Marvel), Flash Gordon (Aberdeen), and Speed Racer (IDW).
Review Quotes: Energy-packed artwork, simple dialogue, lighthearted humor, and a powerful message about teamwork make this graphic novel a good pick for reluctant readers.-- "School Library Journal Extra Helping, "March Madness & Hoop Dreams Great Books"