Skate Park Plans

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Avani Patel loves to skateboard. With the nearest skate park an hour away though she doesn't get much chance to sharpen her skills or practice advanced tricks. Then one day she learns the city council is considering building a skate park in town But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway Find out in this fast-paced easy-to-read illustrated chapter book by Jake Maddox

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Who is Jake Maddox Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Alan Brown, is a freelance illustrator who has created artwork for Disney, Warner Bros. and the BBC, while continuing to provide illustrations for children's books and comics. Alan has worked mainly on children's books for kids who find it hard to engage and be enthusiastic about reading. These clients include Harper Collins, Capstone, Ransom, Franklin Watts and Ben 10 Omniverse.