Mountain Bike Hero

by Jake Maddox Narrated by Various Narrators

Overview

Everyone says that Crooked Hill has a curse. But it's the only good place to go mountain biking in Flatte County. When Jonah's brother goes down it during a storm, can Jonah beat the Crooked Hill curse?

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Booklist

In this first entry in the new Outdoor Adventures subset of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series, Jonah and his younger brother, Shawn, are visiting their grandfather. Their mountain bikes provide most of the entertainment, since working around the farm is not that much fun. When Jonah hears about a nearly forgotten trail, he is eager to try it out, even though Grandpa tells him that it’s cursed. Sure enough, when Jonah tries it, his bike hits a tree root, and he hurts himself in a fall. Shawn isn’t deterred, however, and sneaks out to try the trail in a rainstorm that turns torrential, leaving it up to Jonah to save him. There are plot pushes here that raise eyebrows. Grandpa notes that perhaps he should have called the police to help after bruised Jonah faces the brutal storm alone. You think? However, readers will like the fast-paced action and the sense of Jonah as a boy on a mission. Short sentences, large type, and lively ink artwork make this a good choice for reluctant readers.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172612749
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	03/01/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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