Slamdown Town (Slamdown Town Book 1)
Slamdown Town by Maxwell Nicoll is a reprint edition published by Abrams, Incorporated on January 19, 2021. This illustrated middle-grade fantasy follows Ollie, a boy with dreams of becoming a star wrestler, as he navigates family dynamics and personal challenges. With wrestling in his blood, thanks to his mother’s past as a pro, Ollie aims to win a championship belt for her while dealing with his bully of a brother, Hollis. The story takes a turn when a piece of stale gum, once chewed by a wrestling legend, grants Ollie the ability to transform into a pro wrestler.
Readers will find a humorous and adventurous tale that explores themes of identity and family. As Ollie, now Big Chew, gains the strength to confront his brother and pursue his dreams, he learns that true championship lies beyond physical prowess. The narrative combines elements of action and adventure with a comedic twist, making it an engaging read for those interested in juvenile fiction centered around sports and wrestling. With 328 pages, this edition is presented in English and is designed to appeal to young readers seeking a fun and imaginative story.
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A boy’s wish to be a star wrestler is granted in Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith’s Slamdown Town, an illustrated wacky middle-grade fantasy.
Ollie and his older brother, Hollis, have wrestling in their blood: Their mom was a pro whose dreams of stardom were dashed by a devious opponent. Now she’s an overworked, underpaid ref at Slamdown Town, the local arena. Ollie’s goal in life is to win the golden championship belt for his mom–immediately followed by his other goal: to hang his bully of a brother from the roof by his tightie-whities.
But there’s one problem: Ollie inherited their estranged dad’s puny frame, while Hollis got their mom’s brawn. Thus Ollie has resigned himself to a fate of wrestling mediocrity and wet willies . . . until the day Hollis gifts him a piece of stale gum and forces him to chew it. Ollie soon discovers that the gum–bought on eBay and formerly chewed by a wrestling legend–has an unusual side effect: the ability to physically transform Ollie into a pro wrestler.
As Big Chew, Ollie’s finally able to put Hollis in his place and be a star. But when trouble befalls his family, being Big Chew gets a lot more complicated. In the end, Ollie knows he can’t have it all; and it’s only when he asks himself who he really is that he learns what it means to be a champion.
Slamdown Town series:
Slamdown Town (#1)
Slamdown Town: Ragtag Team (#2)
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