FastBack Beach (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781551432670)

Miles Derkach is in trouble. Along with two friends, he stole a car and went joyriding. When the dust clears, he is all alone and his friends have left, leaving him to take the blame--and the punishment--while maintaining his silence. Placed on probation and sentenced to community service, Miles begins working for a man who after suffering a stroke and not being able to drive, has kept his beloved hot rod under wraps in the garage. Seeing a chance to learn more about cars and pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic, Miles helps to restore the car. When the hot rod is stolen and Miles is the prime suspect, he realizes that he must confront his friends and stand up for himself.

Author: Shirlee Smith Matheson
ISBN-10: 1551432676
ISBN-13: 9781551432670
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2003
Pages: 97
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 6.99h x 4.31w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 72399 / FastBack Beach


Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 01/01/2004 pg. 18
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2004 pg. 496