About this item
Six competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships in this graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Roller Girl and the Last Kids on Earth series.. Despite qualifying for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas, twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman and his mom don't have the money to get him there. That is, until the retailer CubeMania offers him one of their coveted all-expenses-paid sponsorships! But getting to Vegas is just the beginning: There are hundreds of speed cubers from around the country, and each has something to prove. Like Dirk, who's certain he's about to nab his third straight National Championship trophy. Lizzy and Izzy Peterson, twins who crush cubing competitions with the exact same moves and times - until one of them decides to break the mold.
About the Author
Peter Raymundo began his career in entertainment as an Animator for Walt Disney Studios in the Feature Animation division in Orlando, Florida. While working on now classic films like Mulan, Lilo and Stitch, and Tarzan, Peter grew ever more passionate about the power of great storytelling. This naturally led him to writing and drawing and writing...until the two art forms became the one way Peter was able to express himself best.Peter is now the Author and Illustrator of several award-winning books for kids. His Picture Books including The Monkey Goes Bananas and The Monkey and The Bee (published by Abrams) , both of which have won multiple awards, including being official Junior Library Guild Selections. Peter is also the creator the beloved Third Grade Mermaid chapter book series (published by Scholastic Press) . Told as a mermaid's illustrated diary, this remarkably witty and positive book is filled with whimsical illustrations on every page, making it a completely engaging, easy-to-read page turner for even the most reluctant reader.
