Daydream Receiver

Jake Maddox Graphic Novels

by Jake Maddox, Brandon Terrell, Eduardo García (Illustrator)

Gus Charles is a dreamer. He dreams of catching the winning touchdown in the big game. He dreams of being as popular as the team quarterback, and of smooth talking with the girls in his school. But in reality Gus is an oversized, third-string receiver who rides the pine more than running routes on the field. However, with the homecoming game fast approaching, Gus is determined to show his teammates that his size won't keep him from living out his dreams. 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.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Sports

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler–or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps–literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

Reviews

[Reading is my Escape · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daydream Receiver  
 
Gus Blackburn is on the football team, but he always sits on the bench. He dreams of being a great player, fitting in with his teammates, and talking to the girl he has a crush on. But dreaming isn’t helping. Gus needs to get beyond his daydreams and work for what he wants. In the back of the book are questions promoting visual literacy, descriptions of football positions, and a glossary.
 
The series is perfect for reluctant readers, especially boys.
 
I liked the book, even though books revolving around sports don't usually interest me. This is a cute graphic novel and a fun story.

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I figured a graphic novel about football would be a hit. The message is dreams won't get you to your goals---hard work will. I appreciate that...the fact that the football hero gets the girl at the homecoming dance felt dated and unnecessary in a book aimed at a younger audience

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Colette · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids live Jake Maddox's books, they are going to love reading about Gus and his determination to succeed against the odds.

[Francesca Pashby · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick, predictable, likeable read.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that this one was about hard work the entire time.

[Jack]

it was good

[Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a good book if you like football and has a good clame.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good message.

[Luca]

it was a good book with a simular storyline to other sports books but other than that it was pretty decent