Product Description

Can Zach ride with the best of them and remain true to himself? Buzz cut or ponytail? Grunge look? Tattoo, body paint, or earring? How about none of the above? When Zach takes up skateboarding, he doesn't realize that he's expected to look a certain way-and cop a certain attitude, too. At least that's what it seems lie. But Zach just isn't comfortable with any of these things; he wants to skateboard for the fun of it, and maybe take part in a few competitions. Will he be ostracized because he looks and acts so "normal"? Or will his decision to stay true to himself mark him as a renegade, the very attitude his skateboarding buddies will appreciate?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131133 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

Customer Reviews

Skateboard Renegade
Skateboard Renegade
By Matt Christopher

Have you heard of Skateboard Renegade by Matt Christopher? It's about a boy named Zach and his friends who want to get their ears pierced. They also want to get tattoos. So Zach steals his sister's money to get his ear pierced. Then he tries to get his tattoo, but doesn't have enough money. I like the book because it has a bit of skateboarding, and I'm learning how to skateboard. It is an awesome book. If you like sports then this book is for you. If you read this book and like it, read the other Matt Christopher's books.

Christopher, 9
Cunniff School
Watertown, MA

Skateboard Renegade
Skateboard Renegade
By Matt Christopher

Do you want to find the best skateboarding book ever. It's Skateboard Renegade By Matt Christopher. I think it is the best skateboarding book ever, because it teaches you a lesson. It is about a kid named Zach and he gets accepted to an academy. Before school started with his skateboarding buddies they get tattoos and bleach their hair. Then, Zach steals money from his sister so he can get his ears pierced.
Later, he wanted to go to the park with his friends and skate but he can't because he has to teach his sister how to skateboard because he stole the money from her. If you want to learn how to skateboard, read this book. The lesson is don't steal, but if you do just tell your Mom or Dad and then you will not get in as much trouble. If they ask before you tell they them always tell the truth.

Anthony, age 10
Cunniff School
Watertown, MA.

books like this are terrrible
a. skateboarding deserves better than to be portrayed in this light.
b. the 9-12 year old reader deserves to be given more credit.
no one should buy this book. i wouldn't give this a star if it was an option