Summary: Two boys spend weekends at Grandpa’s farm. The oldest is a little bored when Grandpa mentions about his old mountain biking hill, Crooked Hill, that has a curse. The younger brother takes off without letting anyone know, during a storm, to check it out. The older brother goes to save him.
Personal Response: It was better than I thought it would be. The pictures are drawn in Manga-type form. I think that makes the book more appealing. It’s a good book for students reading Magic Tree House-type books. The boys have to do chores with their grandpa on the farm is something children don’t do enough of these days.
Curriculum Connection: Bike safety; Outdoor recreation; Relationships with siblings/grandparents. ( )