Official Review: The Irish Skateboard Club by Brinn Colenda

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Re: Official Review: The Irish Skateboard Club by Brinn Colenda

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Interesting book that teaches each person a little about the exchange program, Ireland, a story of a young man with a dream. Sure to captivate the reader with the reality of making a dream come true against a villain.
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Interesting book that teaches each person a little about the exchange program, Ireland, a story of a young man with a dream. Sure to captivate the reader with the reality of making a dream come true against a villain.
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The plot of this book seems to encompass a lot of different themes. The fact that it takes place in Ireland only makes me find it more intriguing. One day, I'd want to read it. I appreciate your thoughtful assessment.
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Post by Adrian Rondon Salazar »

I know nothing about skateboarding; I'm not excited about reading this book. However, there is an element that I find interesting in the plot: The fact that Michael's parents disagree with his tastes and pressure him to have another profession is a real problem for many young people. Thanks for the review.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting young adult following Michael, an avid skateboarder, travels to Ireland on a study abroad program, but while there he uncovers a smuggling activity. He assists the police in stopping the smuggling. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Sounds interesting. The name sounds boring but the plot with him going undercover to find the culprit sounds intriguing. Great review.
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This sounds like a fun coming of age novel for young adults that introduces teens to a different culture! Thanks for your detailed review!
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Post by Rodel Barnachea »

I am intrigued by Michael's desire to be an expert in snowboarding and skateboarding. I am fascinated by Michael's immersion in Irish culture as a foreign exchange student. I am interested in learning if Michael would be able to succeed in helping the authorities get a certain crime syndicate busted.
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Post by Stephen Christopher 1 »

I like young adult crime adventures, so this one sounds like my kind of book. You didn't mention if it's a standalone book, being book 4 of the 'Callahan Saga series' I'm concerned I'll miss some backstory if I read this one first. I might look for the first in the series before attempting this one.
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"The Irish Skateboard Club" by Brinn Colenda. An interesting book, talks about Michael an expert in snowboarding and skateboarding, all he desired was to be a snowboard coach, but his family wanted him to go to college and get a job in a company afterwards. Congrats on your #BOTD.
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Wow! Impressive and well descriptive review. It seems they're is so much going on in the story that you can't put it down or even miss a paragraph. I haven't read one comment that let's the readers down. This is the style of book that I can wrap myself in and want to keep going. I hope it doesn't disappoint!
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I like the attitude of Michael being responsible citizen even though he is a foreigner. This is a great read I guess. Thank you for the comprehensive review and it awaken my curiosity to read the book.
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I haven't read the book but reading the reviews already makes me thinks about teen movie, it must be a really interesting book to read.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

I love YA books in general and this one seems very interesting and full of action. The fact that it's set in Ireland is another plus as it's a country that intrigues me. I'm quite excited to see if Michael will be able to get the smugglers arrested. Thanks for a great review.
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Post by Sirajuddin A »

A simple story turns adventurous when Micheal attempts to expose the Russian and Italian smugglers in Ireland, and events change intriguingly and gather momentum.
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