How Angel Peterson Got His Name
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

How Angel Peterson Got His Name

By Gary Paulsen

Small-town boys seek thrills with wild stunts and daring escapades.

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111 pages
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In a small northern town, young Gary Paulsen and his friends create their own adventures. From shooting waterfalls in barrels to attempting Evel Knievel-style jumps on bikes, their antics push the limits of daring. But when they decide to wrestle a bear, have they gone too far? These tales of youthful exuberance and extreme sports promise laughter and suspense, as Gary navigates the fine line between bravery and recklessness. What will happen when their high-spirited stunts meet reality? Discover the unforgettable escapades that shaped a boyhood full of daring dreams and unexpected challenges.

From the publisher

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, except they only have bikes - Wrestling . . . a bear? Extreme sports lead to extreme fun in new tales from Gary’s boyhood. “A” New York Times “Bestseller”

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
111
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1180L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about childhoodBooks about 20th centuryBooks about coming of ageBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~8.7
F&P level
~Z+
Publication
Published
January 14, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385729499

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