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See moreGrowing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On.
Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship-perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On.
Fast Break by Shawn Pryor follows the determined and talented Mikayla Thomas, a star basketball player who strives to excel in every aspect of her life. As her family moves across town, Mikayla aims to make the transition as stress-free as possible.
However, when the girls' coach at her new school denies her the opportunity to try out for the team, Mikayla decides to join the Firebirds, a diverse coed-league team. Though a group of spirited and likeable kids, the Firebirds are far from being basketball prodigies.
This fast-paced, high-energy story explores the challenges of leadership and teamwork, as Mikayla navigates the complexities of winning on and off the court. She begins to discover that the path to success might be more than just a solo journey.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780374389567
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Del Hahn
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Shawn Pryor's work includes Kaiju Unleashed; Who Is Shaun White?; the hi-lo reader series: The Gamer, Taekwondo Academy, and Cash and Carrie; and multiple books for the Jake Maddox Sports and Adventure series and the Graphic Library series.In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, listening to streaming-music playlists, and talking about why Zack from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is the greatest superhero of all time. shawnpryor.com Del Hahn grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, riding their bike to the library and getting up before the sun to have the TV all to themself to watch anime. Between the two, it didn't take long for Del to discover their passion for sequential storytelling. Del self-published their first works as a high schooler, taking that passion through university. Since then, Del has worked on numerous projects as the sole creator and in support roles. In 2022, Del moved to Auckland, New Zealand to find some adventure. Del was barely off the plane when they joined Mukpuddy Animation, where Del was asked to contribute storyboards to shows like Badjelly and Night Eyes, as well as other small projects. Del now lives at the base of a mountain where they draw cartoons and eat cheeseburgers. delartstuffs.com
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