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Max Todd’s Big Game Jitters
by L. M. Nicodemo
illustrated by Graham Ross
The Super Fidgets leave Max jumping up and down during the championship soccer game against the school bully's team.
A neurodivergent boy, excited for his first camping trip with a friend, must manage unexpected setbacks and a surge of fidgets—using a creative counting game to manage his emotions and keep the fun alive.
About the Authors
L. M. Nicodemo
Graham Ross
Reviews
"With a quirky main character and a relatable plot of childhood mishaps, Big Game Jitters is a pleasing read for young readers who are moving away from picture books and into short novels with chapters.
Featuring fun artwork and typography, this engaging early chapter book is sure to please. The simple yet effective black and white illustrations by Graham Ross help bring the characters and major plot points to life. Although some readers may yearn for a colour edition, the simplicity of the drawings allows the story to be the standout and helps emphasize that Maximus Todd could be any student, of any race or ethnic background, in any school.
Part of a larger series, Big Game Jitters offers not only a glimpse into being the kid who is a little bit different, but it also exemplifies authentic friendships offering compassion, kindness and understanding. Readers are certain to not only like Maximus Todd but also develop a genuine empathy for those who struggle in ways that aren't always apparent at first glance.
Recommended."
"The target audience will surely have no trouble relating to the story-lines. The blend of fun graphics by Graham Ross, with varying sizes and designs of text in the quickly paced 96 pages, will be appealing to both beginning and reluctant readers. The series is written by a teacher who clearly has insight into the mind of a child who feels the type of anxiety that Max does . . . these books will serve as inspiration to children facing the same difficulties with their own Super Fidgets."