Ramp Rats: A Graphic Guide Adventure

By Liam O’Donnell

Illustrators Illustrated by Mike Deas Publisher Orca Imprint Orca Book Publishers ISBN

9781554690763

Ramp Rats: A Graphic Guide Adventure

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Ten-year-old friends Benny and Pema just want to ride their skateboards. But a bully is keeping them out of the park, and the police are keeping them from skating around town. Meanwhile, Benny and Pema work with Benny's brother, Marcus, on learning some new skateboarding tricks in hopes of winning an upcoming competition. When a gang of vandals begins trying to frame local skaters, Benny and Pema must clear Marcus's name by identifying the real criminals. Includes tips on how to do ollies, 50-50s, and several other skateboarding tricks. Full-color illustrations. Special hardcover edition.

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AR Level 3.2 AR Points 1.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha Ramp Rats: A Graphic Guide Adventure Category Graphic Novels Middle Plus Pages Count 64 Summary The skate park is the only place in Hillside where it’s legal to ride a board, but Crunch and his gang won’t let Bounce in. Bounce needs to practice so he can beat Crunch in the upcoming competition, but with Officer Branco patrolling the streets there’s no place to go. Finally, Mr. Sharp lets them clear a lot and build a ramp, where they can practice in peace. Meanwhile, Hillside’s businessmen—including Mr. Sharp—are all being forced to pay protection money to the Hell Hogs, an outlaw biker gang that has Officer Branco in its pocket. Throughout the graphic novel, the “Ramp Rats” give one another—and the reader—step-by-step instructions on how to do various skateboarding tricks. Topics Skateboards. Bullies. Parents. Stepfamilies. Doing skateboarding tricks. Deals. Biker gangs. The police. Breaking the law. Vandalism. Building a ramp. Dating. Eyewitnesses. Accusations. Protection rackets. Catching a criminal. Chases. Competitions. Revenge. SRC Level 4.200000 SRC Points 3.000000 Trim Size 5 3/4" x 8" JLG Span Fall Language English JLG Release Date Feb 2009 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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This 14-book collection features book-length graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. With a mix of humor, adventure, and thought-provoking themes, these selections provide an engaging reading experience that can turn even reluctant readers into eager ones.

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