Ryder is back at the motocross track and ready to race!
When the gate drops, Ryder gets a great start and charges onto the track. But before long, a fast rider on a purple #5 dirt bike catches his attention. Ryder gives it everything he has, but the other rider makes the pass and races ahead.
After the race, Ryder discovers that the talented rider behind the #5 helmet is Pepper—a girl who loves motocross just as much as he does.
Instead of letting competition get between them, Ryder and Pepper begin a new friendship built around their shared love of dirt bikes. Pepper invites Ryder to practice at her home track, where the two young riders spend time riding together, working on their skills, and encouraging each other to improve.
Ryder learns an important lesson: sometimes the rider who challenges you the most can also become a great friend.
Ryder Meets Pepper introduces young readers to competition in a positive and relatable way. Ryder doesn't respond to being passed by giving up or becoming upset. Instead, the experience gives him an opportunity to meet another rider, make a new friend, and become better at something he loves.
Through Ryder and Pepper's adventure, children are introduced to lessons about:
Pepper brings a new personality to the Nelmgerian MX series.
She's confident, competitive, and isn't afraid to twist the throttle. Riding her purple #5 dirt bike, Pepper shows young readers that motocross is for anyone willing to practice, work hard, and ride.
Her friendship with Ryder also introduces an important idea for young children: another rider doesn't have to be your enemy just because you're competing against each other.
You can race hard on the track and still be friends when the helmets come off.
Recommended for ages 3–5, Ryder Meets Pepper is designed for young children who love dirt bikes, racing, and motocross adventures.
The colorful racing story makes it especially fun for young riders and motocross families to read together while opening conversations about friendship, practice, confidence, and sportsmanship.
Ryder Meets Pepper is the second story in the Nelmgerian MX children's series.
After experiencing his first motocross race, Ryder now begins discovering something just as important as learning how to ride—the friendships and lessons that come from being part of the motocross community.
Ryder and Pepper's friendship is only getting started.
Written by Shaun Nelms
Nelmgerian MX
ISBN-13: 979-8950309038
ASIN: B0H93GS9MK
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