Imagine finding a mini dirt bike at the bottom of a lake and riding on it in a race. Would you expect to be lucky? That’s the question for 12-year old Ronald Baker when he races with a mini in Turtleback Hills of Ordell, New York. Dirt Bike Racer, is a sports book by Matt Christopher and finally answers the question is Ronald’s luck on the track about to run out?
When Ronald (also called Ron) found a mini dirt bike at the bottom of Pumpkin Head Lake, he repaired it with Tony and Mike, and then signed up to race. Ron won sixth, but vowed to beat Glen Garner, who won first place.
On the second heat, he got fourth place. Ron had improved, but Glen beat him again by winning third place.
Unfortunately for Ron, on his first cross-country race (different from the “heats”), he got a flat tire. Mr. Perkins, the old man, said,”Flats happen to the best of us.” Accordingly, Ron wasn’t discouraged.
On his final heat, not only did Ron get third place and improve, but was successful in beating Glen, who got finished fourth.
I enjoy the character Ronald. His confidence on the track really impressed me. In his own words, “Neither Mark LaVerne, nor his ‘pigeon’, Glen Garner, will ever scare me again.” But Tony and Mike’s willingness in helping Ron fix his bike also demonstrated true friendship.
I think Matt Christopher has a remarkable sports series for kids.
GENRE: Realistic Fiction
Minu Choi is a fourth grade student at the prestigious Legacy Christian Academy in Southern California. His favorite past time is playing with legos.
Tags: Competition, Dirt Bike, friendship, Racing
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