what's the story?Elite Squad is a fun action-adventure chapter book with a touch of sci-fi, spy-fiction and mystery! The story follows six teenaged basketball-fanatic friends, who are recruited to be a secret team of specially-trained space-alien hunters who disguise themselves as NBA arena ball boys and girls. They take on the responsibility of saving the game of basketball on earth from being terrorized and destroyed by a series of attacks orchestrated by a ruthless basketball and sneaker-loving space-alien with a personal grudge to settle.But to do so, they’ll ultimately need to overcome their doubts and fears and band together as the ELITE SQUAD.
An exciting basketball adventure both boys and girls will love. This fast-paced middle-grade read isn't just about basketball, spaceships, and cool sneakers, it covers crucial topics such as the importance of friendship, teamwork, and pursuing your dreams. Concept & Story by Teko Bernard
Text by Wayne L. Wilson Illustrations by Gabriel Diaz Grade Level: 3 and up
Paperback: 82 pages Interior Illustrations: None Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0986059315 ISBN-10: 0986059315 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces |
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Meet the characters
LEO LIFTOFF,
is an NBA rookie, rising star, and humanoid from another planet! He left his home planet of Zirconia against his parents wishes to pursue his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. Before coming to earth, Leo was a Star-Pilot for the Zirconian Air Defense Team. But now some haters from his home planet are determined to bring him down and end his career. Leo must find a way to rise above the haters and the negativity to live out his dream of playing in the greatest basketball league in the universe.
is an NBA rookie, rising star, and humanoid from another planet! He left his home planet of Zirconia against his parents wishes to pursue his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. Before coming to earth, Leo was a Star-Pilot for the Zirconian Air Defense Team. But now some haters from his home planet are determined to bring him down and end his career. Leo must find a way to rise above the haters and the negativity to live out his dream of playing in the greatest basketball league in the universe.
PRINCE BUZZO,
is the ruthless and spoiled humanoid prince from the planet Zirconia. He is also a huge basketball fan and sneakerhead, who is jealous of fellow Zirconian, Leo Liftoff's new-found success on earth playing in the NBA. So he’s devising a plan to destroy Leo's career, and end the game of basketball on earth—just so he can start a basketball league of his own on Zirconia.
is the ruthless and spoiled humanoid prince from the planet Zirconia. He is also a huge basketball fan and sneakerhead, who is jealous of fellow Zirconian, Leo Liftoff's new-found success on earth playing in the NBA. So he’s devising a plan to destroy Leo's career, and end the game of basketball on earth—just so he can start a basketball league of his own on Zirconia.
COMMANDER GLEEK,
is the clever and vicious leader of a ragtag band of Scrubazoid outlaws. Scrubazoids a.k.a. Scrubz, are dangerous little cat-like alien creatures known for being thieves and vandals. Gleek will join forces with Buzzo and help attempt to destroy Leo's career, bring an end to basketball on earth, and become the Elite Squad’s #1 enemy in the process.
is the clever and vicious leader of a ragtag band of Scrubazoid outlaws. Scrubazoids a.k.a. Scrubz, are dangerous little cat-like alien creatures known for being thieves and vandals. Gleek will join forces with Buzzo and help attempt to destroy Leo's career, bring an end to basketball on earth, and become the Elite Squad’s #1 enemy in the process.
THE ELITE SQUAD,
are six basketball-fanatic friends, who are recruited to be a top-secret team of specially-trained space-alien hunters. Disguised as NBA ball boys and girls, they take on the responsibility of saving the game of basketball on earth from being destroyed by a mysterious and diabolical space-alien threat.
are six basketball-fanatic friends, who are recruited to be a top-secret team of specially-trained space-alien hunters. Disguised as NBA ball boys and girls, they take on the responsibility of saving the game of basketball on earth from being destroyed by a mysterious and diabolical space-alien threat.
about the creator
Teko Bernard is an imaginative storyteller, seasoned graphic designer and founder of Hoop Kid, LLC. He writes middle-grade action-adventure chapter books that explore themes of courage, family, teamwork, and responsibility. It was Teko’s love for basketball, sci-fi and spy movies which ultimately inspired him to create this story.
Teko's other books include:
The Hoop From Elmdale Park
Bernard Jones Is Going Places
To learn more visit www.tekobernard.com.
Teko's other books include:
The Hoop From Elmdale Park
Bernard Jones Is Going Places
To learn more visit www.tekobernard.com.