Jim Nasium Is a Hockey Hazard

by Marty McKnight, Chris Jones (Illustrator)

Overview

After watching a hockey game, Jim is ready to lace up some skates! But when a friend asks him to enter a couple's ice-skating contest with her, he's torn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496524706
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Jim Nasium
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	88
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Marty McKnight is a freelance writer from St. Paul, Minnesota. He has written several chapter books for young readers.
Chris Jones is a Canadian based children’s illustrator. He enjoys telling stories visually, and his colorful style focuses on humor and expressiveness. Chris, graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD), has worked as both a graphic designer and an illustrator. His illustrations appear in several magazines and educational publications, and he also has numerous creator owned graphic novels and children’s books to his credit. Chris is a member and volunteer with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Chris is inspired by good music, good books, long walks, and generous amounts of coffee.

Table of Contents

Cold feet — Pond scum — Sockey — Shop till the puck drops — Down and out? — Time to change — It figures — Leaps and bounds — Facing off — Empty netter.

Interviews

Fans of the Jake Maddox series will love the funny take on sports stories. Jim's antics will appeal both to young readers who excel at sports and those who aspire to. Entertaining stories introduce readers to sport-specific terminology. Back matter extras help kids engage with the text and continue learning even after the story has ended.