Speed Racer: Born to Race cover

Speed Racer: Born to Race

Author: Steele, Michael Anthony

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.5
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 27317
Points per Word 0.000146
Page Count 125
Points per Page 0.032

Description

The owner of Royalton Industries vows to ruin Speed's career after Speed discovers how corrupt they are and refuses to drive for them.

Quick Summary

Speed Racer faces the ultimate showdown when a greedy corporation tries to crush his dreams, and kids will root for him as he races against dangerous rivals while uncovering their shady secrets. Kids will devour the high-speed racing scenes, the twisty mystery about corporate corruption, and the satisfying underdog story of a young driver who refuses to give up. If your kid loves the adrenaline of Gordon Korman's racing books or the David-versus-Goliath battles in Michael Grant's works, they'll race through these pages. Ideal for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-6 who crave fast-paced stories about standing up to bullies and following their dreams.