Patrick Mahomes

Written by Dan Wetzel · Illustrated by Marcelo Baez

Part of the Epic Athletes series

A young quarterback defies expectations, becoming a football legend and role model.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings

160 pages· 23,617 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Patrick Mahomes, a 22-year-old rookie quarterback, faces immense pressure as he steps onto the field for the Kansas City Chiefs. Can he rise to the challenge and make history? With a record-breaking season and a Super Bowl MVP title, Mahomes transforms into a football icon. This illustrated biography captures his journey from underdog to inspiration, filled with thrilling sports action and comic-style illustrations. Discover how Mahomes became the NFL's most exciting player and a beacon of hope for young fans everywhere. Will his limitless potential continue to redefine the game?

From the publisher

In this uplifting illustrated middle-grade biography, acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel tackles the real-life story of the NFL’s brightest rising star, quarterback Patrick Mahomes! In 2018, Patrick Mahomes stepped onto the gridiron as the new, inexperienced quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Just twenty-two-years old at the time, football fans wondered if this young man could live up to lofty expectations. Little did they know, a star was about to be born. By season’s end, Patrick threw a whopping fifty touchdowns, the youngest to ever do so, and took his team nearly all the way to the Super Bowl. And the next season, he became the youngest quarterback ever to win Super Bowl MVP! With limitless potential, Patrick not only emerged as the NFL’s most dynamic and exciting player, but he’s also become a role model to kids across the country. Filled with sports action and comic-style illustrations by Marcelo Baez, this inspiring biography tells the story of the new king of pro football. Praise for Epic Athletes: * Wetzel knows how to organize the facts and tell a good story. [A]n unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers. –Booklist, starred review “Dan Wetzel has a winning formula in his Epic Athletes series, sure to appeal to young sports fans.” –The Buffalo News

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