White Lightning (Ridge Riders (Graphic Novels))

Lawrie, Robin; Lawrie, Chris

ISBN 10: 1598893505 ISBN 13: 9781598893502

Publisher: Stone Arch Books, 2007

Someone has smashed the Ridge Riders' practice jumps, and they suspect Fiona and her horse-riding friends. On the day of the last race in the Westridge Super Series, the boys are so mean to Fiona that she leaves the race. Then, Slam gets a flat tire and has to race back home to get his spare, and he only has 50 minutes! When the bridge gets washed out, how will he ever make it back to finish the race? Realistic Fiction.

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About the Author:

Robin and Chris Lawrie wrote the Ridge Riders books together, and Robin illustrated them. Their inspiration for these books is their son. They wanted to write books that he would find interesting. Many of the Ridge Riders books are based on adventures he and his friends had while biking. Robin and Chris live in England, and will soon be moving to a big, old house that is also home to sixty bats.

Review:

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 Ch --School Library Journal

This series is geared to the young struggling or reluctant reader. Each book begins with a brief introduction to the main characters and then quickly engages the reader in a story about the Ridge Riders. The books are based on character education developm --Library Media Connection

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