EllRay Jakes may be the shortest kid in his class, and he may get into trouble from time to time, but he can always count on his best friends Kevin and Corey. But lately, Kevin has been skateboarding with the meanest boy in class. Could EllRay be losing one of his friends?
Not giving up without a fight, EllRay asks his older neighbor to show him a few jaw-dropping skateboard moves—like ollies and kickflips. EllRay must learn as many tricks as he can before the secret boys-only third grade skate-off. But will it be enough?
PRAISE FOR THE ELLRAY JAKES SERIES:“Warner is a dead-on observer of playground politics, and has a great ear for dialogue.” —
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EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken!“…ideal for reluctant readers.” —
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EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken!“Young readers can identify with EllRay, who is neither a bad seed nor a goody-two-shoes; he and his sense of humor are just right.” —
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EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star!“The EllRay Jakes stories are just right for his real-life peers.”—
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EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank