Mount Etna Lava Leap

Jett Ryder heads to Italy for his stunt at Mount Etna, a still-active volcano. Jett and his best friend Mika want to showcase the volcano’s awesome beauty with his bike’s own power. Can Jett soar past the lava in a feat comparable to the volcano itself? There’s nothing Jett Ryder loves more than the spectacle of freestyle motocross stunts. But he finds a natural marvel almost as amazing when he learns about Mount Etna, a still-active volcano in Italy. He and his best friend Mika want to showcase the volcano’s awesome beauty with his bike’s own power. It’s impossible for Jett to jump over the whole volcano, but Jett and Mika figure out a stunt just as cool. Can Jett soar past the lava in a feat as amazing as the volcano itself? Get set… for Jett! Jett Ryder is the biggest name in freestyle motocross stunts. Not only can he pull off the biggest air and most death-defying tricks, but his stunts are in extreme places: Niagara Falls, the Space Needle, Mount Etna - even over the wreck of the Titanic. Plus, he’s only twelve years old. AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Sean Petrie writes books for kids, including Welders on the Job and Crash Corner. He also writes poetry, usually on the spot on a 1928 Remington typewriter. His poetry books include Typewriter Rodeo and the Seattle-based Listen to the Trees. He lives in Austin, Texas. Carl Pearce lives in north Wales with his wife, Ceri. When not lost in his illustration work, he enjoys watching films, reading books, and taking long walks along the beach. He graduated from the North Wales School of Art and Design as an illustrator. His first book was published on his graduation day in 2004. He has since gone on to illustrate countless books for children.