Chico & The Maestro Of The Hardwood
What if the biggest challenge standing between you and your dreams isn't outside you but inside your own head?
Leo loves basketball. He dreams of becoming a great player and believes he knows what he needs to do to get there.
But talent and determination aren't always enough.
When Leo begins to see his challenges differently. The doubts, frustrations, fears, and habits getting in his way aren't simply things he needs to defeat.
They are Shadows.
And every Shadow has something to teach him
A STORY KIDS READ.
MISSIONS THEY DO.
DISCOVERIES THEY MAKE.
"Chico and the Maestro of the Hardwood" combines an engaging sports adventure with interactive missions that invite kids to connect the story to their own lives.
Leo learns, and the reader gets opportunities to pause, think, try something new, and discover more about themselves.
WHAT'S INSIDE
THE STORY
Follow Leo as he navigates basketball, big dreams, frustration, self-doubt, and the unexpected lessons waiting along the way.
THE MISSIONS
Step out of the story and into challenges designed to help readers notice their own thoughts, reactions, choices, and patterns.
THE PLAYBOOK
Use what you discover to make a different choice when a real-life challenge comes your way.
WHAT KIDS EXPLORE
Confidence
Fear of failure
Self-doubt
Perseverance
Frustration
Decision-making
Dreams and goals
Taking action
THE SHADOW ISN'T THE ENEMY.
Sometimes the Shadow says:
"I'm not good enough."
"What if I fail?"
"Maybe I should quit."
Shadow Breakers gives kids another question to ask:
"What is this Shadow trying to show me?"
From there, they can notice it, explore it, practice a new response, reflect on what happened, and choose what comes next.
FOR AGES 8–12
Designed for independent reading, family conversations, classrooms, small groups, mentoring, coaching, and youth programs.
READY TO ENTER THE STORY?
"CHICO AND THE MAESTRO OF THE HARDWOOD"
Read it. Do the missions. Discover what you're capable of.