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Cover of Crash Course (First part of Hover Car Racer)

Crash Course (First part of Hover Car Racer)

Matthew Reilly (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

When Jason Chaser is invited to race school, he is a outsider, younger than all the others. he realises that someone wants him out of race school... for good. Jason must fight through dodgy coolant and mini bombs to earn his spot on the line. this person doesn't just want him to lose... they want him to die, and will do anything to make it happen.

Is Crash Course (First part of Hover Car Racer) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this book contains sabotage attempts and peril involving explosives and racing accidents, but violence is action-oriented rather than graphic. Themes of being targeted and isolated may be intense for sensitive readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include attempted murder, violence, and sabotage.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the high-speed hover car racing action, dangerous sabotage, and the underdog hero fighting to prove himself against mysterious enemies.

Tags

Sports DramaSci-Fi RacingThrillerMystery