Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2)

Name: Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419745942
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith

Series: Slamdown Town

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Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2) by Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith follows the vibrant world of professional wrestling, featuring two brothers who unite to tackle exciting challenges both in the ring and outside of it. Despite the odds stacked against them, the siblings demonstrate the power of teamwork and determination, learning valuable lessons about friendship and perseverance. It's a thrilling adventure that combines action with heartwarming moments, perfect for children who love tales of daring and camaraderie.
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Format: Hardback

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The hilarious, action-packed second installment in the Slamdown Town series!

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Ollie and Tamiko saved Slamdown Town, and wrestling is popular again! New fans and, more importantly, new wrestlers, have flocked to the arena.

The rise in popularity draws two infamous wrestlers back to the arena: The Krackle Kiddos, Linton Krackle’s (adult) son and daughter, are Slamdown Town tag team champions. They’re big, they’re bold, and they’re beautiful. No one—not even The Referee and The Bolt—can stop them.

Until Tamiko is transformed into Game Over—the combo-savvy wrestler with a flair for turning her opponents into a pile of pixels—that is. She and Big Chew team up to give the Krackle Kiddos a run for their money. Being tag team partners with your best friend is awesome... but will their friendship survive long enough to save the arena?

Series: Slamdown Town

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Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2)

Ollie and Tamiko saved Slamdown Town, and wrestling is popular again! New fans and, more importantly, new wrestlers, have flocked to the arena. The rise in popularity draws two infamous wrestlers back to the arena: The Krackle Kiddos, Linton Krackle’s (adult) son and daughter, are Slamdown Town tag team champions. They’re big, they’re bold, and they’re beautiful. No one—not even...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419745942

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matthew Smith Maxwell Nicoll Series: Slamdown Town

About the Author

Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith are writing partners, screenwriters, and graduates of the School of Visual Arts.

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