Operation Trick Shot

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Dude Perfect brings tricks, flips, fist bumps, and that puzzling panda to middle school in this funny fiction series from YouTube's biggest trick shot stars. In Operation Trick Shot, eighth graders Cory, Coby, Tyler, Garrett, and Cody have a growing video channel, mysterious new skills, and a knack for saving the world--one sport at a time.

In this first book for 8 to 12 year olds, the young dudes plan a trick shot show to raise money for the struggling neighborhood rec center where everyone plays basketball. But they airball at every move as they battle a shooting slump, twin jealousy, and a corporate big wig who cares more about charting profits than community spaces for kids. Plus Panda keeps disappearing! Can the Dudes make the shots, score a world record, and save the neighborhood court? And what is Panda planning behind the scenes?

This comedy-adventure

• expands the world of Dude Perfect into a hilarious fictional realm where evil forces are trying to steal the joy of sports, backward hats have special powers, and cookies make anything possible;
• features Panda as a behind-the-scenes mastermind who is always one step ahead of the guys;
• combines sports, mystery, clean humor, and old-fashioned teamwork;
• keeps kids reading to find out what crazy situations and stunts the dudes will get into next;
• is the next favorite read for fans of Spy School and Last Kids on Earth; and
• features graphic novel-style illustrations in each chapter.

Kids won't want to miss this non-stop adventure with their favorite dudes and Panda. (Will we finally find out Panda's true identity?) Parents will appreciate the wholesome themes that emerge as the Dude Perfect team navigates sticky situations.

This fast-paced, hilarious adventure story is a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or motivating your summer reader.

Dude Perfect is a group of five former college roommates from Texas A&M University who initially made basketball trick shots for fun. Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, and Tyler Toney had no idea what they were getting themselves into after that first ball swished, but they believe that nothing happens by accident and are grateful that they’ve had an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of countless others all around the globe. “The dudes”, who all call Texas home, have gone on to reach more than 12 billion viewers, sell out arena-events, and hold several Guinness World Records.

Genevieve Kote is a children's books illustrator living in Montreal, Canada. Her work features engaging characters and animals, magic, and funny situations. When she's not illustrating, she spends her time reading, exploring brunch places, traveling, and teaching herself new skills like yoga, jewelry-making, and sculpture. She shares a studio with a cat named Clara.