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Description
James, a teen who loves cars, finally gets his chance to race his turbocharged Ford Focus ST downtown, but on his first night out a mysterious older girl jumps into his car and begs him to "Floor it." She's on the run from dangerous people, and James must decide whether to help her escape or risk his own safety. As the street race heats up, the pair navigate high-speed chases and a web of trouble that threatens to spin out of control. The story also includes real tech specs and tuning details for the Ford Focus ST.
Quick Summary
If you know a kid who loves cars or adrenaline-pumping action, this one's for them. The story kicks off when James gets pulled into the high-stakes world of street racing after a mysterious girl jumps into his Ford Focus ST at a red light and tells him to "floor it" talk about a hook that makes you want to keep reading! It's got that perfect mix of speed, danger, and teenage adventure that keeps middle graders turning pages, especially kids who enjoy quick-paced reads with real car action. There's some tension and near-misses that might make younger or more sensitive readers a bit nervous, but it's all in good fun without anything too scary or inappropriate for the age group. Fans of the "I Am Number Four" series or anyone who liked "Torque" will probably dig this one since it has that same exciting, accessible vibe. It's a solid choice for reluctant readers too the short chapters and fast momentum make it easy to power through, and at an AR Level of 3.7, it's approachable without talking down to kids.