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Description
High/low series for 11-14 year olds with a reading age of 6.5 to 7.5. Level 1 Book 2.
Quick Summary
For anyone who's ever dreamed of racing a mountain bike down a dusty trail, this short, punchy story gives you that rush without the heavy text. It follows a couple of middle-schoolers who get a set of trail bikes for a weekend adventure, and they soon find out that navigating the terrain is the easy part keeping the group together when a sudden storm hits is the real test. There's a bit of humor in the way they bicker about who's the best rider, and a few scenes that get a little tense when one of them wipes out, so parents might want to know there's a mild scary moment but nothing graphic. Reluctant readers who want something fast-paced, or kids obsessed with bikes and outdoor thrills, will probably finish it in one sitting and feel like they've been on a mini-adventure. If you enjoyed *The Great Bike Race* or other bike-centric tales, you'll find this a fun, quick follow-up.