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by Kristie-Lee Andersen (Author)
Tyler Adams has just turned twelve and received a brand-new dirt bike for his birthday. He dreams of one day riding motocross at a professional level.
Tyler and his friends, Mitch, Dusty, Tink and twins Asher and Lara have been riding dirt bikes since they were very young, beginning with Minikhana and have now progressed into the junior's category.
Which means, Tyler now has to race against two of the most aggressive riders he's ever faced. Riders that are coming after Tyler. Brothers, Patrick and Mark Cartwright.
Join Tyler and his friends as they compete in the first race day of the year at their local track, Bel Valley MX. Witness the crashes, cheer on Tink as she wins first place, feel the disappointment of those not lucky enough to earn a trophy and stand beside Tyler as he faces his bullies both on and off the track.
Motocross Juniors will introduce you to the incredible world of racing dirt bikes while having a good laugh along the way. It will help the reader better understand dirt bikes, what's involved in racing them as well as all the safety aspects of riding. It brings to life many styles of riding, competing and what to expect at a motocross event.
Motocross Juniors touches on topics such as bullying, anxiety, ADHD and the emotional journey of being twelve.
This story of friendship and dreams is set in a small country town in North Queensland. It elaborates on the life of farming sugar cane, knowing everyone in town and what it's really like growing up where the local take-away is famous for kangaroo burgers and the debate around town is which animal would win in a fight, a crocodile or a shark.
The six friends overcome obstacles and learn new ways to approach life situations, all while tackling the first year of high school. Being twelve is a lot more complicated than Tyler had anticipated, but with courage, determination and support, Tyler learns he doesn't need a trophy to be a winner.
