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Go-Kart Rush

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Tony is used to being the best. With his old kart, he won every single race. But now he's twelve, and he's moved up to the next class of racing, TAG karts. Sure, he gets to drive a cool new kart that goes faster than anything he's ever driven. But he has to race against kids three years older than him, who aren't nice to him, and who have been driving TAG karts for years. How is Tony supposed to get used to losing? And when Jon, one of the older kids, invites him to practice, is Jon just setting Tony up for more embarrassment?
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    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2008
      Gr 4-8-These hi/lo books rely on typical sports fiction plots but stand out for their focus on unusual sports. In "Board Rebel", Tanner finds himself ostracized when he and his family move to a planned community that doesn't allow skateboarding. In "Go-Kart Rush", Tony struggles to keep up when he finds himself the youngest kart racer in a new division. Both stories are written at a second- or third-grade reading level but involve middle grade protagonists and problemspursuing one's interests and fitting in. In both cases, the boys' dedication and skill earn them friends who help them resolve their issues. The writing, featuring plenty of sports action and dialogue, is surprisingly engaging, especially considering the constraints of a lower reading level. Each book utilizes the language of the sport at hand. Potentially unfamiliar terms are clearly defined in the backmatter; "Go-Kart Rush" even includes diagrams. Tiffany's cartoon illustrations have an edge of manga flair. They're eye-catching and support the story, although older readers may think they're a bit too young. The discussion questions and writing prompts at the end of the books add to their appeal for teachers and tutors who work with struggling readers."Adrienne Furness, Webster Public Library, NY"

      Copyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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  • ATOS Level:3.4
  • Lexile® Measure:630
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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