Author of bestselling Holes - over half a million copies have been sold in the UK alone Lively and engaging eight-book series for 5-7 year olds - each story in the series tackles everyday problems and issues faced by children with refreshing humour and not once falling into patronising moralising Filled with black and white illustrations by Sue Hellard - a much admired and respected illustrator of children's books - adding her own humour and energy to the books

Suicide Hill is the ultimate test of bravery. Few have conquered the treacherously steep slope without completely wiping out - or so the legend goes. And rumour has it that Marvin will be taking it on. Only Marvin isn't so sure. His new mountain bike is enormous - he can barely climb up on to it. And changing gears is out of the question! But will he have to ride down Suicide Hill in order to prove himself to his classmates? If he succeeds he will be a hero. If he doesn't, then everyone is about to witness the biggest wipeout ever.