Many have tried to master the slippery slopes of Suicide Hill on their bikes. Marvin's older brother has conquered the hill, but Marvin has steered clear. Until now. The word at school is that Marvin will be taking on the hill with his new mountain bike. But the truth is, he can barely climb on the seat! And the gears--forget about it. How did he suddenly become a daredevil? Does he have to go through with it to prove himself? If Marvin makes it, he'll be a hero. If not, his friends and family may catch the biggest wipeout in history!
【作者简介】
Louis Sachar is the author of the hugely popular and unforgettable Holes, now a feature film, which was published to great critical acclaim, winning major American literary prizes including the Newbery and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Following the success of Holes many of his books for children have now been published in the UK by Bloomsbury. These include Stanley Yelnats' Guide to Camp Greenlake, Dogs Don't Tell Jokes, There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, The Boy Who Lost His Face, the Marvin Redpost series and the Wayside School books that introduce younger readers to Sachar's inimitable quirky humour and style. Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
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