The Driveway Cruiser

I slipped through the screen door and trotted straight down the concrete driveway to see what was happening outside! Parked right near the edge of the lawn was an enormous skateboard with gritty black grip tape. I tucked my microphone into my waistband, grabbed the curved wooden edge with both hands, and hoisted myself up onto the deck. Shifting my weight onto my back sneaker, I pressed down—clack! The front wheels lifted right into the air, and when I leaned forward, the board glided a few inches across the pavement with a deep, rumbling whir. Who knew cruising on four giant wheels was this easy?