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Skateboard Tough

by Matt Christopher
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As soon as Brett Thyson steps on "The Lizard", the mysterious skateboard he unearthed in his backyard, he can feel its power. It glides smoothly and effortlessly, but Brett can't shake off the feeling that there's something not quite right about it.

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  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 16, 2008

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780316045803

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780316045803
      • File size: 505 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.5
    • Lexile® Measure: 720
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 1991
      Gr 2-4- -A Stephen King-style mystery for the younger set."Doesn't it make you wonder?" Brett is asked after he unearths a skateboard and claims it as his own. The plot builds suspensefully, yet readers never learn who buried the object, or why Brett can do difficult tricks he never dreamed of attempting before. Eventually he figures out the age-old adage "to thine own self be true," returning to his old skateboard and relying on his own abilities. Followers of Christopher's other novels and Thrasher, a skateboard magazine, will enjoy this. Although some savvy readers will be annoyed by the use of the term "rink" when referring to a skateboarding area, they will appreciate Christopher's descriptions of tricks. Illustrated with realistic black-and-white drawings. -Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 1991
      Brett Thyson discovers a skateboard mysteriously buried in his yard and becomes obsessed with it and with being the best in town. Skateboard enthusiasts will enjoy the story and the ample use of skateboard lingo. Typical Christopher characterization and story line.

      (Copyright 1991 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.5
  • Lexile® Measure:720
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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