Title: Here Come the Mice: The Jet Stream Team (The Underdog Collection Book 3)
Author: Reginald P. Howard
Genre: Young Adult, Teen Fiction, Basketball, Olympic Sports Fiction
Book Blurb:
Purple Dragonfly Award Winner
Literary Titan Book Award Winner
★★★★★ Readers' Favorite Review
Embark on a thrilling journey with The Mice Team, a D4 basketball squad, as they receive an unexpected invitation to the Paris games. Their coach's close ties to the USA Men's basketball team coach pave the way for what seems like a grand opportunity. However, what begins as a well-intentioned gesture quickly turns into a comedic disaster for one team and a triumphant moment for another.
In a stroke of literary brilliance, Reginald P. Howard masterfully crafts a narrative around the Mice Team's uproarious journey. Unintentionally becoming game-changers in a larger scenario, the team not only causes a mid-air hiccup for the USA men's basketball team but also finds themselves catapulted into a life of luxury in the City of Lights. Prepare for a sky-high adventure as the Mice, an unlikely basketball team, soar through the clouds and into the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympics. As they navigate this unexpected turn of events, they emerge not only as winners but also as unlikely heroes in the world of men's basketball. Get ready to cheer as these underdog athletes strive for gold.
My Review:
The Mice Team is a basketball team who’s been given an exclusive invite to the Paris Olympic games. The odds are stacked against them to win gold. Can they overcome all that is thrown their way, or will they crumble under the pressure?
Here Come the Mice: The Jet Stream Team is a delightful story with themes of basketball, teamwork, Paris Olympics, and being true to yourself. The narration is descriptive, allowing the reader to dive into the story. The dialogue is fast, fun, and teen centered. The adventure is realistic with a fair share of conflict. It’s the characters that make Here Come the Mice: The Jet Stream Team a compelling read.
Teen and even mid-grade readers will love these characters. Each character is easy to relate to which makes for a page-turning story. I connected with the whole team. Seeing the Olympics through their eyes was my favorite part.
The plot flows well and it’s easy to get caught up in the story. There is no lull which will be a hit with mid-grade and teen readers.
Reginald P. Howard has written a wonderful adventure perfect for basketball fans. I’m an adult and I enjoyed it immensely. I recommend it to all readers.
My Rating: 5 stars
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Author Biography:
Reginald P. Howard (Reggie) is an award-winning freelance illustrator who has been drawing for the love of art for over 40 years. Born in Amarillo Texas in 1963, Reginald is the fifth of six siblings. This fun bunch is the offspring of Nona and Olin Howard, who still reside in Beavercreek Ohio today. Aside from a few drawing classes in high school, Reggie's drawing stems from being self-taught and self- refined. Today, he draws with much more purpose and meaning with the publishing of this book and, as an illustrator for a series of children's books that his wife has authored recently. A graduate of Wright State University, and Averett College for his M.B.A., Reginald works for the federal government in Washington DC and is in the final approach of his career that has lasted over 32 years. But it was the constant and persistent push from his wife India, who has hinted that his artistic talent is probably something the whole world might want to see. Reggie feels his drawing is a lot like riding a bike; you'll never forget or lose the ability of how to do it once you get started. In fact, according to Reggie, his ability to draw has really refined itself over the years to the point where even he is shocked by what comes out at the end of his pen. Reggie has drawn freelance for a long time; however, his wife suggested, "instead of just drawing and doodling in your art book, why not package it up in the form of a book for others to see and enjoy?" Why not, he says. Reggie resides with his wife and three children, Regan, Daia, and Chancellor, and calls Maryland home. His wife is also a very talented Program Manager who spearheaded the production and release of his books, alongside their daughter Daia, who owns and operates the publishing company that published the professional-quality books that are a class act.
Social Media Links:
Website https://www.reginaldphoward.com/
Reviewed by: Nancy