Cheat Challenge
Cheat Challenge
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Stone Arch Books
Just the Series: Ridge Riders   

Series and Publisher: Ridge Riders   

Annotation: Slam has seen the course of a new cross-country bicycle race before it is announced, and must decide whether to tell his friends and start practicing there, even though logging in the area would make it dangerous to do so.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #14160
Format: Library Binding
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel Chapter Book Chapter Book
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Copyright Date: 2001
Edition Date: 2007 Release Date: 01/01/07
Pages: 32 p.
ISBN: 1-598-89347-5
ISBN 13: 978-1-598-89347-2
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2006026632
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal

Gr 2-6-Combining the appeal of a graphic novel and the readability of an easy reader, the Lawries have created an engaging series for struggling readers. "Slam" Duncan and his friends, downhill mountain-bike racers, star in these fast-paced stories. In Cheat Challenge, Slam accidentally stumbles on the map to a new racecourse. While he keeps the information secret from the other Ridge Riders to prevent cheating, their practice sessions on the wrong course put them in danger and Slam in a quandary. In Fear 3.1, the protagonist must conquer his fear of heights to save a friend. Similarly, he races to save the day once again in Snow Bored. Finally, in White Lightning, it's Slam's turn to be rescued by one of the Ridge Riders just in time for the big race. All four titles have full-color illustrations that are less graphic than the "graphic novel" stamp on the cover implies, but speech bubbles and sound-effect bursts help to blur the line. The action-driven narratives zip along like a downhill racecourse despite flat characterizations. Endings are vague and may leave less-experienced readers wondering if there is a page missing at the end. A glossary, a kid-safe Internet site, discussion questions, and writing prompts provide support for low-level readers but also give the books a distinct "school" feel." Despite the series limitations, kids will clamor for more.-H. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

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School Library Journal
Word Count: 1,245
Reading Level: 3.2
Interest Level: 2-5
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 112357 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: 590L
Guided Reading Level: K

Slam Duncan and his mountain biking friends have learned about an upcoming biking contest, but as Slam accidentally sees the map of the course, he faces a dilemma as he knows some things that may put his teammates in danger.


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