BMX Breakthrough
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–14 · 2011 · Est. 17 min read

BMX Breakthrough

By Carl Bowen, Gerardo Sandoval (Illustrator)

Part of the Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels series

A BMX accident shakes Billy's confidence and friendship. Can he overcome his fears?

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56 pages· 1,893 words· Est. 17 min read
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Billy Cruz, a BMX enthusiast, faces a daunting challenge after a severe accident leaves him with broken bones and shaken confidence. As he struggles to regain his edge on the bike, his scores plummet, and his best friend Penny's odd behavior adds to his troubles. Can Billy conquer his fears and uncover what's really going on with Penny, or will his dreams of BMX glory slip away?

From the publisher

It was just another day on the BMX street course for Billy Cruz. He lunged down the pipe, rode the ramp high into the air, and tweaked his bike for a perfect Superman – when suddenly he lost his grip on the seat. Cruz hit the concrete – hard – and wound up in the hospital with several broken bones. Six long weeks later, Billy finally got back on his bike. But now, he can’t help but hold back a bit on his tricks, and his scores are starting to suffer. To add insult to injury, Billy’s best friend, Penny, has been acting strange since the accident.

At a glance
Format
Pages
56
Words
1,893
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN550L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about competitionBooks about sports and recreationBooks about confidenceBooks about bicycles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
145385
Publication
Published
July 1, 2011
First published
August 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434234018

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