Jim Nasium Is a Hockey Hazard Contributor(s): McKnight, Marty (Author), Jones, Chris (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1496505247 ISBN-13: 9781496505248 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $5.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2015006641 |
Lexile Measure: 590 |
Series: Jim Nasium |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5" W x 7" (0.20 lbs) 88 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 174794 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Despite his name, ten-year-old Jim Nasium is a phys ed klutz. But he's not stopping until he finds the right sport for him in this wacky chapter book adventure After watching a hockey game, Jim is ready to lace up some skates It looks like Jim may have finally found his sport -- he's a natural on the ice. Now if only he could handle the puck But when a friend asks him to enter a couple's ice-skating contest with her, he's torn. If he helps out his friend and takes up ice-skating, what will his buddies and teammates think? Will Jim lose the respect of his fellow hockey players, or will he become a legend on ice? |
Contributor Bio(s): McKnight, Marty: - Marty McKnight is a freelance writer from St. Paul, Minnesota. He has written several chapter books for young readers.Jones, Chris: - 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. |