About This Book
This graphic novel follows Andre Makuza and his middle school summer soccer team as they face an unexpected challenge: a new coach with unconventional training techniques. Initially, the team is frustrated and unsure, questioning if their coach's 'oddball ways' will ever lead to success. The story explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, adapting to change, and overcoming initial doubts. It's designed to engage young athletes, sports enthusiasts, and reluctant readers with its dynamic full-color comic format and high-stakes sports narrative. The book also includes back matter to support critical thinking and comprehension.
Andre Makuza is excited for another championship season with his middle school summer soccer team. But a new coach is taking over, his unusual training methods have the team feeling frustrated. Will the coach�s oddball ways ever lead to victory, or is the soccer switch too much for Andrea and his teammates to handle? Combining high-stakes sports stories, dynamic full-color comics, and a variety of back matter support materials designed to encourage critical thinking and comprehension, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes, sports enthusiasts, and reluctant and struggling readers alike.
Discussion Prompts
1
How did Andre and his teammates feel about the new coach's methods at first? Have you ever felt that way about something new?
2
What does it mean to be a good teammate? How did the team learn to work together despite their frustrations?
3
Why do you think the coach used such unusual training methods? What was he trying to teach the team?
4
Have you ever had to adapt to a big change, like a new teacher or a new rule? How did you handle it?
5
What did Andre learn about perseverance and believing in himself throughout the season?
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