Ramp Rats

Author: Liam O’Donnell
Illustrator: Mike Deas
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Fresh from his adventures in Wild Ride, Marcus is back and helping his cousin, Bounce, learn to skate. Between learning how to ollie and do a 50-50 grind, Bounce and his friends also have to avoid the skate-park goons and take on the outlaw bikers who are terrorizing the small town. Excitement, action and some radical skating tips. Hang on for another wild ride!

Graphic Guide Adventures is a new graphic novel series for 8 – 14 year olds, combining comic book action with graphic step-by-step guides that teach readers everything from building a shelter in the wilderness to landing a sweet skateboarding trick.

Read the adventure, learn the tricks, be a skater.

Reviews

” A graphic novel which uses engaging illustrations, believable dialogue and realistic situations to convey a fun and interesting story… Recommended.”
CM Magazine – September 1, 2008

“Aside from the action-packed story, great characters, and colorful artwork, this graphic novel adventure includes an array of practical skateboarding tips for beginners.”
Booklist – September 1, 2008

“Fast paced action in an urban setting will capture the attention of the target audience, keeping them turning the pages as Bounce learns to stand up to someone who has been pushing him around for too long.”
Canadian Teacher Magazine – January 1, 2009

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