Sk8er (Sports Stories) - Tapa blanda

"Young people will identify with Jordy's struggles with his parents, his changing loyalties as he becomes attracted to a girl. In addition, they will understand the need to find your own way in life. The characters are very realistic and believable. ... This novel would make a great addition to any classroom/school library." -- Anne Hatcher "Resource Links Volume 13, Number 3"

"Barwin has used the backdrop of kids who love to skateboard in inner city Toronto to highlight the issue of changing friendships and the subsequent wrestling of shifting loyalties between friends and family. Readers will be able to relate to Jordy's struggles. They will cheer his successes and be content with the satisfying conclusion."

Recommended. -- Libby McKeever "Canadian Review of Materials - Volume XIV, No. 16"

"This newer Orca Sports series updates many of the traditional sports stories with some solid character development and more ethnic variety."

Jordy Lee loves skateboarding, and, despite his parents' disapproval, he spends every possible moment out with his friends cruising around the Kensington Market district in Toronto. Jordy's family owns a fruit and vegetable market, and, although Jordy doesn't have responsibilities in the busy store, he is expected to look after his younger brother in the evenings. He feels very detached from his much-younger brother and resents this duty, barely engaging with him when they are together.

Out on the street, Jordy feels at home. He and his friends encourage each other and push themselves to perform more difficult tricks. Their territory is limited to the area around the busy market until the much anticipated new skateboard park is finished construction. After reading about a competition that is planned as part of the park's opening week celebrations, the boys all dream of winning the prize money and buying new skate gear. Jordy feels his dilapidated board is holding back from being a

"Barwin has used the backdrop of kids who love to skateboard in inner city Toronto to highlight the issue of changing friendships and the subsequent wrestling of shifting loyalties between friends and family. Readers will be able to relate to Jordy's struggles. They will cheer his successes and be content with the satisfying conclusion."

Recommended.--Libbt McKeever "Canadian Review of Materials, Volume XIV, No. 16 "

"Young people will identify with Jordy's struggles with his parents, his changing loyalties as he becomes attracted to a girl. In addition, they will understand the need to find your own way in life. The characters are very realistic and believable. ... This novel would make a great addition to any classroom/school library."--Anne Hatcher "Resource Links Volume 13, Number 3 "

"Barwin has used the backdrop of kids who love to skateboard in inner city Toronto to highlight the issue of changing friendships and the subsequent wrestling of shifting loyalties between friends and family. Readers will be able to relate to Jordy's struggles. They will cheer his successes and be content with the satisfying conclusion."

Recommended.

"Young people will identify with Jordy's struggles with his parents, his changing loyalties as he becomes attracted to a girl. In addition, they will understand the need to find your own way in life. The characters are very realistic and believable. ... This novel would make a great addition to any classroom/school library."

"Young people will identify with Jordy's struggles with his parents, his changing loyalties as he becomes attracted to a girl. In addition, they will understand the need to find your own way in life. The characters are very realistic and believable. ... This novel would make a great addition to any classroom/school library."

--Anne Hatcher "Resource Links Volume 13, Number 3 "

"Barwin has used the backdrop of kids who love to skateboard in inner city Toronto to highlight the issue of changing friendships and the subsequent wrestling of shifting loyalties between friends and family. Readers will be able to relate to Jordy's struggles. They will cheer his successes and be content with the satisfying conclusion."

Recommended.

--Libbt McKeever "Canadian Review of Materials, Volume XIV, No. 16 "

When a new skateboarding park opens, Jordy finds himself being coached by a talented girl who may be able to help him win the youth competition being held.