Half-Pipe Panic - (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels) by Jake Maddox (Paperback)

About the Book

While practicing for the Tower Hills Half-Pipe Challenge, Payton Park suffers an embarrassing wipeout, which his friend and competitor Matt posts to the Internet where it becomes an instant sensation. Now he's having trouble putting the fall behind him, and remembering that having talent is only part of success--it also takes a lot of hard work.

Book Synopsis

Payton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears in time to nail his special move at the next big event? 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.