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product_id: 15663499
title: "Skate"
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# 4.4/5 star rating #36 Teen & Young Adult Fiction Good condition used book Skate

**Price:** B/.34
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## Summary

> 📖 Skate into a story that everyone’s talking about—don’t get left behind!

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- **What is this?** Skate
- **How much does it cost?** B/.34 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Highly Rated:** Loved by readers with a solid 4.4-star average from 60 reviews—don’t miss out on the buzz.
- • **Emotional Depth:** Explore complex family dynamics and resilience that resonate with every generation.
- • **Gripping Realism:** Dive into a raw, relatable story that stays with you long after the last page.
- • **Award-Worthy Appeal:** Ranked #36 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Runaways—join the community of engaged readers.
- • **Perfect for Millennials:** A compelling read that sparks empathy and conversation—ideal for book clubs and thoughtful downtime.

## Overview

Skate by Michael Harmon is a compelling young adult novel that explores the struggles of 15-year-old Ian McDermott as he navigates family hardship and personal challenges. This used book in good condition offers a gripping, emotionally charged narrative highly rated by readers and ranked among the top teen fiction on runaways.

## Description

desertcart.com: Skate: 9780553495102: Harmon, Michael: Books

Review: One of those reads you just shouldn't miss... - A completely gripping read, SKATE is one of those books that just stays with you. 15 year old Ian McDermott is a good kid, stuck in a very bad situation. He's struggling the best he can to take care of himself and his 10 year old (slower) brother Sammy. But between Ian's own temper and bad boy/poor kid image, his brothers learning disabilities, a long gone father and a drug addicted mostly MIA mother, who's usually off whoring herself to support her habit or worse, bringing her creepy suppliers back to the house, Ian is only just getting by. That is until he finally loses it on a jerky coach at school and finds himself, with young Sammy in tow, on the run from assault charges. With SKATE, Michael Harmon has created a fantastic realistic and relatable story that will easily captivate audiences of all ages and is sure to tug at even the toughest heartstrings.
Review: I love this book and the meaning of the story - It's a really good book I have read it many times in school and I choose to read It again any child or anyone really could read this and fall in love with the character's and learn from this amazing story

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,581,399 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Runaways (Books) #241 in Teen & Young Adult Siblings Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of those reads you just shouldn't miss...
*by C***G on June 24, 2012*

A completely gripping read, SKATE is one of those books that just stays with you. 15 year old Ian McDermott is a good kid, stuck in a very bad situation. He's struggling the best he can to take care of himself and his 10 year old (slower) brother Sammy. But between Ian's own temper and bad boy/poor kid image, his brothers learning disabilities, a long gone father and a drug addicted mostly MIA mother, who's usually off whoring herself to support her habit or worse, bringing her creepy suppliers back to the house, Ian is only just getting by. That is until he finally loses it on a jerky coach at school and finds himself, with young Sammy in tow, on the run from assault charges. With SKATE, Michael Harmon has created a fantastic realistic and relatable story that will easily captivate audiences of all ages and is sure to tug at even the toughest heartstrings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this book and the meaning of the story
*by A***G on November 14, 2013*

It's a really good book I have read it many times in school and I choose to read It again any child or anyone really could read this and fall in love with the character's and learn from this amazing story

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ an interesting story line
*by A***N on July 14, 2013*

The flow was compelling and satisfying. Perhaps designed more for teens similar to Catcher in the Rye. Take a spin

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