The Victory Ride — Megan Joy Chapman

Jed and Makarios (aka Mak) have big dreams of becoming pro skateboarders, traveling the world to compete against the best. Jed's stoked because he's finally old enough to enter the Victory Ride skateboarding competition with his older cousin and best friend, Mak. But when he finds out that Mak and his family are moving to Greece, Jed's dreams kickflip out of his control. In his devastation over Mak's move, Jed decides to quit skateboarding. But after a mysterious encounter, Jed and Mak receive an ancient treasure that comes with supernatural powers. Transformed into warriors named Lion Heart & Alessio, Jed and Mak are sent on a spirit-filled adventure, together, that they never thought was possible.

The Lion Heart & Alessio series is a quirky story about faith, family, and the struggles we must overcome to live a victorious life. It's perfect for a 'read aloud' in the classroom or for a reading project at home. Youth will not only fill up on scripture, but will have a blast doing it as they embark on a fun educational adventure. Both boys and girls will relate to the unique cast of theatrical characters. Discussion questions and coloring pages are available with purchase on the authors website.