Arnie and the Skateboard Gang

Arnie

by Nancy Carlson

Longing for acceptance by the Fly and his skateboard gang, Arnie gets his own skateboard and practices a variety of daring stunts, but when the gang tries to involve him in a dangerous venture, he must choose between popularity and common sense.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Arnie is excited about his new skateboard. When his friend Tina invites him to a nearby skate park, Arnie grabs at the chance. At the skate park, Arnie meets a gang of serious skateboards who do many tricks that Arnie hasn't learned how to do yet. The skate gang makes fun of Arnie and Tina. So both friends practice, practice, and practice some more. Eventually they become regular members of the skate park gang. But when the leader of the gang tries a very dangerous trick and hurts himself, Arnie is glad he didn't try to show off.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 3 y.o. son is obsessed with skateboarding. He liked this book, although he was quite concerned when the cool guy crashed(as well he should be, since NONE of the characters in the book were wearing any kind of protective gear while doing skateboarding tricks).