Karate Countdown

So i am reading karate countdown by jake maddox and it is about a kid who gets mad really easy and gets in trouble at school because he gets so mad so his dad signs him up for karate classes so he could get help with his anger troubles and finally he gets his troubles behind him and gets past it. He......more

This is our second in a row from Maddox and once again - he's definitely got a talent for giving an entertaining and thoughtful and funny sports-related story that just might be able to sneak in a 'teachable moment' without young readers realizing it. (And if you took karate as a kid and decades late......more

Karate Countdown is about Kenny's anger problems getting out of control and is making school work difficult for him and getting him frustrated. All because from his mom dieing, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a......more

Personal Reaction: I liked this book because of the plot. It was different than other books I have read and I think some kids can relate to the story. Purpose: I would use this book for second graders because it is a chapter book and has limited pictures. This book talks about the loss of a parent, so......more

I like this book because it has a important lesson about patients. You should check out this book!......more