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Skate

by Michael Harmon

ISBN13: 9780375975165
ISBN10: 0375975160
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Theres not much keeping Ian McDermott in Spokane, but at least its home. Hes been raising Sammy practically on his own ever since their mom disappeared again on one of her binges. They get by, finding just enough to eat and plenty of time to skateboard.

But at Morrison High, Ian is getting the distinct, chilling feeling that the administration wants him and his board and his punked hair gone. Simply gone. And when his temper finally blows–he actually takes a swing at Coach Florence and knocks him cold–Ian knows hes got to grab Sammy and skate. Run.

Their search for the one relative they can think of, their only hope, leads Ian and Sammy across the entire state of Washington in the cold and rain–and straight into a shocking discovery. Through it all, Ian knows exactly what he has to do: protect Sammy, and let no one split up their family of two. Michael Harmon tells a nuanced and unflinching story of wilderness survival, the fierce bond between brothers, and teen rage–and redemption.

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Michael Harmon's hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. Skate is his first novel. The author lives in Spokane, WA.

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: jellington, October 10, 2006 (view all comments by jellington)
I loved this book! Couldn't put it down. I am a Mom to 5 boys, and they loved it too, even the 2 that "hate" to read. The story is very quick moving and full of action. It is edgy and "cool" without being offensive. And without being preachy, Skate manages to teach about accountability and dealing with the failures that allow us all to become our best.

Get this book for every kid on your list!! They will love it. I am just sorry there are no other books by this author available.

Dr. JE
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ISBN:: 9780375975165
Publisher:: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Subject:: Family
Author:: Harmon, Michael
Author:: Harmon, Michael B.
Subject:: Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:: Brothers
Subject:: Family problems
Subject:: SPORTS & RECREATION / Skateboarding
Subject:: Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:: Social Issues - Abandonment
Subject:: Situations / General
Edition Description:: Library binding
Publication Date:: 20061010
Binding:: Hardback
Grade Level:: Children/juvenile
Language:: English
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 8.38x5.88x.86 in. .88 lbs.
Age Level:: 14-17

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