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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Super Fast, Out of Control!
By Louis Sachar, Amy Wummer (Illustrator)
Part of the Marvin Redpost series
Can Marvin conquer his fear and ride down Suicide Hill, or will he wobble under pressure?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings
80 pages· 7,449 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Marvin faces the ultimate challenge: riding his new mountain bike down the infamous Suicide Hill. With everyone watching, including his family and friends, Marvin struggles to even sit on the bike without wobbling. As the pressure mounts, he must decide whether to face his fears or find another way out. Will Marvin's courage shine through, or will he falter under the weight of expectations? Dive into this hilarious and relatable adventure to find out if Marvin can overcome his biggest fear yet.
From the publisher
This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is all about daredevils and conquering your fears! Everyone says that Marvin is going to ride his new mountain bike down Suicide Hill. And everyone is coming to watch him do it–his friends, his family, even his older brother. But the truth is, Marvin can’t climb onto the seat without wobbling. And shifting gears? Braking? Forget about it! What’s Marvin going to do? Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 7,449
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- May 23, 2000
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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