
Skate tells the compelling story of teenager Ian McDermott, who, along with his younger brother, makes the difficult decision to run away from a challenging home environment. Their destination is Washington State, where they hope to find their long-absent father and a sense of stability and fairness. This chapter book explores themes of family bonds, resilience, and the search for belonging amidst adversity. While the original age range provided was 4-11, the content, length (256 pages), and protagonist's age (teenager) make it more suitable for readers aged 10-14, particularly those in late elementary and middle school.
Facing a disintegrating home life and trouble at school, teenager Ian McDermott runs away with his younger brother to Washington State in search of safety, justice, and their long-absent father.