Ride On

Author: Faith Erin Hicks
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1250772826
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Ride On, this middle grade graphic novel from Faith Erin Hicks, twelve-year-old Victoria is burned out from the high-pressure world or riding competitions. Can she get back to basics and rekindle her love of horses? Perfect for fans of Best Friends and Stargazing! Victoria has always loved horses. But riding in competitions is high stakes, high stress, and shockingly expensive. And even though Victoria’s best friend Taylor loves competing, Victoria has lost her taste for it. After a heartbreaking fight with Taylor, Victoria needs a new start—at a new stables. A place where she doesn’t have to worry about anything other than riding. No competition, no drama, no friends. Just horses. Edgewood Stables seems ideal. There are plenty of horses to ride, and Victoria is perfectly happy giving the other riders the cold shoulder. But can she truly be happy with no friends?

National Treasure: A Gates Family Mystery Midnight Ride

Author: Disney Book Group
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9781423108153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
John Raleigh Gates has been raised on stories of mysterious treasure and the elaborate tricks used to hide the wealth. But with the colonies on the verge of a revolution, John is too busy--and scared--to bother with make believe. That is, until he discovers a clue that could lead to an immense treasure. With war on the horizon, it will be up to John to follow the clues and take the ride of a lifetime.

Ride On

Author: Gwen Cole
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151072995X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
In the near post-apocalyptic future, the skies are always gray and people are constantly searching for the sun. For teenage outlaw Seph, it’s the only world he’s ever known. With his horse, his favorite pistol, and his knowledge for survival passed down from his dead father, Seph knows it’s safer to be alone. But after a run-in with a local gang that call themselves the Lawmen, and having been wrongly accused of murder, Seph teams up with Avery—a determined girl whose twin brother has been taken by the same gang. After living in a small, rundown town her whole life, Avery knows nothing of the Wild—the lands controlled by nobody where travel is risky. With Seph’s help, they track down her brother but quickly find the tables have turned and they are now the ones being hunted. With rumors of mysterious dangers to the south and a safe sanctuary to the west, they’ve only got one option, but getting there won’t be easy with the Lawmen on their trail. The only thing that matters in the Wild is how fast your trigger hand is, but Seph doesn’t know if his will be fast enough to save them all.

Ride, Roll, Run

Author: Valerie Bolling
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1647003822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play Pedal, pump. Speed bump! Ride, roll, run. Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighborhood. Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.

Paul Revere's Ride

Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description

Ride On

Author: Stephen J. Martin
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1856355292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
Final instalment of the Superchick trilogy. Jimmy's got enough on his plate with his writer's block, his absent bass player and his disastrous love life ... and now it looks like his drummer has gotten on the wrong side of a stalker. Brilliant.

How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles

Author: Gary LaPlante
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 1610585526
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Off-road riding is one of motorcycling's most popular pursuits and also one of its best training grounds for improving street-riding skills. Off-road riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual-sport day trips, to trail riding, to adventure tours. No matter the specific pursuit, all dirt riding (and much street riding) shares the same basic skill set. How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles schools the reader in all the skills necessary to ride safely and quickly off-road. Chapters cover the basics, such as body position, turning, braking, and throttle control, then proceed to advanced techniques, such as sliding, jumps, wheelies, hill-climbing, and more. If you've ever wanted to try dirt riding or if you're an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skill set, How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles is a perfect riding coach.

I Want to Ride the Tap Tap

Author: Danielle Joseph
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374389217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
Writer Danielle Joseph and illustrator Olivier Ganthier's I Want to Ride the Tap Tap is a day-of-the-week picture book about a Black family who ride the taxi-bus service—called a tap tap—in Haiti, and the fascinating people they meet along the way, illustrated by a Haitian artist known for his vibrant street art. Monday through Saturday, Claude and Manman walk Papa to the tap tap stop, where Claude meets all sorts of interesting people waiting for the tap tap. Claude wants to join Papa, but Claude has classes at school and chores at home... On Sunday, Manman and Papa have a surprise for Claude—a ride on the tap tap! They go to the beach, where they meet a lady selling mangoes, a fisherman, a straw-hat maker, a steel drummer, and an artist. They show Claude how to fish, make hats, play the drums, and paint. With Haitian Creole words sprinkled throughout and a glossary at the end, I Want to Ride the Tap Tap is a warm and lively portrayal of everyday life in Haiti.

Enjoy the Ride

Author: Steve Gilliland
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1601940025
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
With a compelling challenge to ""Check Your Passion, "" this book ignites people's ability to choose what they do, why they do it, and who they do it with.

Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride

Author: Marsha Amstel
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 0761358447
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming! They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteen-year-old Sybil to make sure that she reaches the American soldiers before the British do. With only a large stick to defend herself, and her horse, Star, for company, Sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of the American Revolution. The true story of Sybil's bravery and perseverance are faithfully related by Marsha Amstel's appealing text and Ellen Beier's finely crafted illustrations.