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Description
Nicky is sure he is going to die of embarrassment in the go-cart he and his father are building.
Quick Summary
Midnight Lightning drops you right into the nervous excitement of Nicky, a middle-grader who's convinced his go-cart will become the laughingstock of the neighborhood. The story follows him and his dad as they hammer, tape, and inevitably mess up the build, turning every mishap into a laugh-out-loud moment that feels a lot like the slapstick chaos in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. With an AR level of 4.7 and just under 4,000 words, it's a quick, satisfying read that works for both eager readers and reluctant ones looking for a fast pick-me-up. The tension spikes when the go-cart finally hits the road, but the ending leaves you grinning and feeling that warm, dad-and-kid bond. Parents will appreciate the clean humor and the way the book shows that messing up can be just as fun as getting it right.