Diego -Clutch- Rivera was the hero of his school's basketball team last year, but this season things have not started well, and Diego is losing his confidence--but with some help from his dad, and a friend who gives him a sketchbook and suggests that he draw his feelings, he starts to rediscover the fun in basketball.
Publisher Marketing:
Diego Clutch Rivera became the school's hero when he made the game-winning hook shot to take home last season's championship trophy. With the new season beginning, expectations are high that Clutch will lead the basketball team to another title. But when his trademark hook shot clanks off the rim, Diego's world crashes back to reality. He's stuck in a slump, and the only way to work out his problems is to draw out his thoughts and feelings in his sketchbook. Will Diego be able to get his head back in the game and help his team win another championship? 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.
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ISBN–13: 9781496537058
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Publication Date: Jan-2017
Pages: 72
Lexile Level: 0550
Ages: 08 - 12
BISAC Categories: Sports & Recreation General , Comics & Graphic Novels General , Animals Dogs , Social Themes New Experience