Snowboard Twist
Outdoor Adventures  
By Jean Craighead George

      It's a cold December day on the Teton Mountains. Snow has fallen all night. Axel is ready to go snow boarding. His father, Dag, is head of the local rock climbing school. Dag tells Axel they have to check for avalanche conditions. Axel carries Grits, his adventure-loving dog, in his back-pack. When Dag is checking the conditions at Glory Bowl, Axel's friend Kelly shows up. She decides to snow board before Dag returns. When the snow makes strange sounds, Axel, Grits and Kelly react. Will they all make it back safe?! You'll have to read the book to find out!

      Jean Craighead George is an award-winning author. This is the third title in the Outdoor Adventure series. A series of kid-size adventures that entertain and educate. In "Snowboard Twist," young readers learn about snowboarding, snow conditions and the dangers of avalanches. Be sure to check out the other Outdoor Adventure books, "Cliff Hanger" and "Fire Storm."

     Wendell Minor vibrant illustrations are a perfect match for George's mountain air adventure. Minor has illustrated many award-winning picture books for children.