How Angel Peterson Got His Name
And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports
$18.86
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2004
Summary
A New York Times Bestseller
When you grow up in a small town in the north woods, you have to make your own excitement. High spirits, idiocy, and showing off for the girls inspire Gary Paulsen and his friends to attempt:
- Shooting waterfalls in a barrel.
- The first skateboarding.
- Breaking the world record for speed on skis by being towed behind a souped-up car, and then … hitting gravel.
- Jumping three barrels like motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440229353 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0440229359 |
| Author: | Gary Paulsen |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2004 |
| Weight: | 108g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 130mm x 9mm |
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Critics Review
“These episodes will not only keep young readers, of both sexes, in stitches, they’re made to order for reading aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred“The stories are fresh and lively and will especially appeal to reluctant middle-grade readers.”—School Library Journal, Starred “This collection will likely hook adults as much as young readers.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people. His most recent books are The Glass Café and Brian’s Hunt.
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