Nikki blames her brother, Derek, for their parents' death in a house fire.
But when Derek gets involved with a gang, Nikki knows she is the only one who can save him. Enlisting the help of a girl named Rain, who uses her athletic abilities to carry out acts of petty thievery, Nikki uses all her gymnastic and free-running skills to stay ahead of the gang and keep her brother from being killed.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
"A light and easy read which deserves a space on library or classroom shelves. Highly Recommended."
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"This book is lots of fun to read....The story promotes physical activity and the value of family."
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CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | 2009 | Commended
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