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Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry | Dan Wetzel & Zeke Peña
Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry | Dan Wetzel & Zeke Peña
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Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry
by Dan Wetzel | Illustrated by Zeke Peña
An Electrifying Sports Biography of an NBA Superstar for Young Readers
🏀 TENACITY & TRIUMPH ON THE COURT
A dynamic, comic-style biography chronicling Stephen Curry's remarkable journey from an underestimated youth player to an NBA MVP and record-shattering champion.
Extended Synopsis
In Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry, acclaimed journalist Dan Wetzel delivers an inspiring and high-energy narrative detailing the rise of one of professional basketball's greatest shooters. While the name Stephen Curry is now synonymous with laser-precision three-pointers and clutch buzzer-beaters, greatness was never a guarantee for him. Despite being the son of a talented NBA player, Curry was consistently told he was too small and too weak to compete at the collegiate or professional level.
Through sheer tenacity, relentless hard work, and an unshakeable belief in his own abilities, Curry proved his detractors wrong. He not only reached the NBA but went on to completely dismantle the record books and secure his status as a league MVP. Enhanced by Zeke Peña's dynamic comic-style illustrations, this engaging biography channels the high energy of a live sports broadcast, making it a captivating read that demonstrates the power of perseverance and precision over raw physical size.
Author Biography
Dan Wetzel is an acclaimed sports journalist and bestselling author known for his compelling and deeply researched narratives. With a keen eye for the human element behind athletic achievement, Wetzel brings the high stakes of professional sports to life. He is joined by Zeke Peña, a highly regarded illustrator whose vibrant, comic-style artwork perfectly captures the dynamic energy of the basketball court.
Reader Targeting
- Young Sports Enthusiasts: Middle-grade readers seeking high-energy, engaging biographies of contemporary athletic heroes.
- Educators & Librarians: Professionals looking for authoritative, well-organized non-fiction that encourages reluctant readers through dynamic illustrations.
- Basketball Fans: Anyone interested in the tactical and personal journey of Stephen Curry, focusing on his work ethic and specialized skill development.
Accolades & Awards
- Honored as a Junior Library Guild selection.
- Received a Starred Review from Booklist, which praised the book as "an unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers."
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9781250250629 |
| ISBN-10: | 1250250625 |
| Publisher: | Square Fish Books |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 2020-08-04 |
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