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    Skateboard Struggle
    Skateboard Struggle
    Skateboard Struggle
    Ebook57 pages22 minutes

    Skateboard Struggle

    By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany

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    After Evan's older brother breaks his leg skateboarding, their parents ban skateboarding for the whole family. But Evan loves skateboarding too much to quit. When his grandmother catches him practicing for a competition, Evan knows his secret is out. He has to decide what's more important: doing what he loves or telling his parents the truth.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 1, 2013
    ISBN9781434288943
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    Jake Maddox

    Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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      Skateboard Struggle - Jake Maddox

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      CHAPTER 1

      BEING CAREFUL

      Evan Narita looked nervously over his shoulder as he walked into the skate park. All around the park, the usual groups of skateboarders were on the halfpipes and grinding on the rails.

      He waved at his friend Ryan Thompson, who was waiting for him near the edge of the park.

      You made it, Ryan said. Are you sure nobody followed you here?

      Very funny, Evan replied. If my parents catch me, I’m toast. But no, smart guy, no one followed me.

      Even so, Evan couldn’t help glancing at the sidewalks around the park. He didn’t see anyone from his family, but he could never be too careful.

      Two months ago, Evan’s older brother, Chris, had broken his leg while skateboarding. Chris had been trying a risky lip trick on a halfpipe when he fell. He hadn’t been wearing pads.

      Evan’s parents had decided that skateboarding was too dangerous. And ever since then, no one in the Narita family was allowed to do it. The problem was that all of Evan’s friends were boarders. They all hung out at the skate park.

      Evan loved skateboarding. He couldn’t just quit. He kept skating. But the park was only four blocks from his house, and he was worried he’d get caught.

      Ryan kicked his board up, caught it, and handed it to Evan. Here you go, Ryan said. You might as well get in some deck time before they catch you.

      Very funny, Evan muttered. He felt dumb. He didn’t even have his own skateboard anymore. After Chris’s accident, their parents had gotten rid of both boys’ boards. Now Evan had to borrow Ryan’s board.

      Did you bring the gear? Evan asked, pointing to the backpack near Ryan’s feet.

      Yep, Ryan said. He tossed it over. Here it is.

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