Skate Park Plans

By Jake Maddox and Alan Brown

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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jan 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9781669059851

Jake Maddox

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.

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories: Skate Park Plans by Cari Meister Illustrated by Alan Brown

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Chapter 1: A Long Drive

Chapter 2: Cruising

Chapter 3: A New Park?

Chapter 4: Design Ideas

Chapter 5: City Council Meeting

Chapter 6: Avani’s Idea

Chapter 7: Crash and Burn

Chapter 8: Getting Back on Board

Chapter 9: Video Gone Viral

Chapter 10: A New Park!

Author Bio

Illustrator Bio

Glossary

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

Skateboarding Terms to Know

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Copyright

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CHAPTER 1

A LONG DRIVE

When will Dad be ready to go? asked Avani Patel as she tried a kickflip in the driveway. Her skateboard spun in the air, but she didn’t quite stick the landing. Only one foot made it back onto the deck.

The skate park is so far away, Avani added. I want to make sure we have plenty of time before it gets dark.

Her older brother, Krish, pulled out an earbud. Don’t know, he said. "Ever since Dad joined the city council, he seems extra busy."

Avani does a kickflip while Krish stands nearby with his bag and skateboard, looking at his phone. In the background, Maddy is skating over.

Dad opened the garage door. He was about to get into the car, but then his phone rang.

Sorry, Dad said. I need to take this call. Give me five more minutes.

Avani sighed. She did another kickflip. This time she landed it perfectly. Both feet hit the deck with a satisfying clunk.

Nice one! said Maddy, skating over from next