Board Battle

Name: Board Battle
ISBN: 9781434262356

For young readers navigating fierce competition and learning to balance personal ambition with sportsmanship, this story captures the thrill of the skate park and facing rivals.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing a new, intense rival in a sport or hobby and is struggling with feelings of jealousy and unfairness. Board Battle follows Mike, the best skateboarder at his local park, whose confidence is shaken when a talented but arrogant new kid named Victor arrives. The story explores Mike's journey as he learns to channel his frustration into practice and focus on sportsmanship over winning at any cost. This accessible chapter book is perfect for readers aged 7-10. It uses the high-action world of skateboarding to model resilience and integrity in a way that feels exciting, not preachy.

Resilience & Perseverance Sports Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Teamwork & Collaboration Peer Pressure School Life

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Features a tense sports rivalry with taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct. Includes risky skateboarding.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals directly with peer conflict, rivalry, and mild bullying (taunting, unsportsmanlike conduct). The approach is secular and straightforward. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: Mike gains self-respect and the admiration of his peers through his actions, reinforcing that character is more important than victory. The rivalry is resolved through competition, not a neat friendship.