Grand Prix racing is a motorsport competition that began at the turn of the 20th century in France. Today, it’s known as formula racing.
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THE RACERS by Neal Bascomb is a young readers’ adaptation of the adult title FASTER. It tells the true story of how an outcast driver, an American heiress, and a legendary car beat Hitler’s best. The combination of fascinating characters, world history, and racing will appeal to a broad audience. This well-research title incorporates historical photos, maps, and detailed race information. Teens with an interest in racing may prefer to read the adult edition.
To learn more about Rene Dreyfus, go to https://bit.ly/3j0YMCX.
To learn more about Lucy O’Reilly-Schell, go to https://bit.ly/2YtvZNO
To watch a video from the 1938 Grand Prix de Pau, got to https://youtu.be/LgiYUlEcTlE.
To watch a discussion with the author, go to https://youtu.be/5wUXihroUEk.
ARC courtesy of Focus, an imprint of Scholastic.
