Reckless (Orca Currents)

Reckless (Orca Currents) by Choyce, Lesley. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781554692231.

Josh knows hes riding recklessly when he knocks down the old man he suspects is the hermit of Loggerman Creek. But he is shocked when the hermit walks into the forest with his bike after the accident. Being without his beloved bike for a week motivates Josh to hike into the woods and confront the crazy old man. The hermit, Jonathan, has fixed Joshs bike, and Josh learns that he has more in common with the old man than he ever imagined. When Jonathan needs help, Josh has to respect the old mans choices in order to save his life.