On the Limit (Red Line Racing Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1553050258 ISBN 13: 9781553050254

Publisher: Cygnet Pub Group/Coolreading.Com, 2002

Synopsis

#3 IN THE REDLINE RACING SERIES

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice, 2007

There was no time to think about what to do, only to react. I braked hard, eased the Swift right, flicked left to avoid a piece of wing, then right again to miss the spinning black car. I found myself through the accident, out of the corner, and accelerating hard up to turn four.

Following the second-place finish in Milwaukee, Eddie Stewart and his race team are filled with confidence. The future looks bright as they head for Toronto and their next race. But their chief rival, Raul DaSilva, is determined to win at all costs - even if it means vandalizing Eddie's car. Now Eddie and his crew will have to test the limits of their talent and teamwork to make it to the podium.

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Review

"On the Limit is a thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for those racing fans, both boy and girl alike. Anthony Hampshire reveals a bit more about the characters, their personalities and relationships to each other in this second instalment to the series and includes some humour as well. In particular, the opening scene is quite funny. Once again, the author provides a glossary of race terms at the end of the novel." -- CM Magazine

""On the Limit" is a thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for those racing fans, both boy and girl alike. Anthony Hampshire reveals a bit more about the characters, their personalities and relationships to each other in this second instalment to the series and includes some humour as well. In particular, the opening scene is quite funny. Once again, the author provides a glossary of race terms at the end of the novel."
-- "CM Magazine"

""On the Limit" is a good addition to library collections for middle grade and high school libraries. . . Humour is one of the strengths of this novel."
-- "Resource Links"

"This series is ideal for reluctant readers. The short books are enjoyable, and the characters are fun to read about. Although the stories are not action packed, they provide the right level of humor, romance, action, and suspense to keep readers interested. The writing is simple and descriptive. The story is predictable yet absorbing. The pacing is quick, as a racing story should be, with funny, idiosyncratic, and heroic characters. They could be the boys next door, so readers will identify with them and root for them. A useful glossary is included, and photos, although some of very poor quality, are sprinkled throughout the books. This short series is a worthwhile purchase for young racing fans."
-- "VOYA"
""On the Limit" is a thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for those racing fans, both boy and girl alike. Anthony Hampshire reveals a bit more about the characters, their personalities and relationships to each other in this second instalment to the series and includes some humour as well. In particular, the opening scene is quite funny. Once again, the author provides a glossary of race terms at the end of the novel."
-- "CM Magazine"

""On the Limit" is a good addition to library collections for middle grade and high school libraries. . . Humour is one of the strengths of this novel."
-- "Resource Links"

"This series is ideal for reluctant readers. The short books are enjoyable, and the characters are fun to read about. Although the stories are not action packed, they provide the right level of humor, romance, action, and suspense to keep readers interested. The writing is simple and descriptive. The story is predictable yet absorbing. The pacing is quick, as a racing story should be, with funny, idiosyncratic, and heroic characters. They could be the boys next door, so readers will identify with them and root for them. A useful glossary is included, and photos, although some of very poor quality, are sprinkled throughout the books. This short series is a worthwhile purchase for young racing fans."
-- "VOYA"
"On the Limit is a thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for those racing fans, both boy and girl alike. Anthony Hampshire reveals a bit more about the characters, their personalities and relationships to each other in this second instalment to the series and includes some humour as well. In particular, the opening scene is quite funny. Once again, the author provides a glossary of race terms at the end of the novel."
-- CM Magazine

"On the Limit is a good addition to library collections for middle grade and high school libraries. . . Humour is one of the strengths of this novel."
-- Resource Links

"This series is ideal for reluctant readers. The short books are enjoyable, and the characters are fun to read about. Although the stories are not action packed, they provide the right level of humor, romance, action, and suspense to keep readers interested. The writing is simple and descriptive. The story is predictable yet absorbing. The pacing is quick, as a racing story should be, with funny, idiosyncratic, and heroic characters. They could be the boys next door, so readers will identify with them and root for them. A useful glossary is included, and photos, although some of very poor quality, are sprinkled throughout the books. This short series is a worthwhile purchase for young racing fans."
-- VOYA

About the Author

Anthony Hampshire is a rural school principal who has been an educational technology consultant, classroom teacher, football coach and, naturally, a racing driver! Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and London, England, Anthony has earned national and provincial awards for his work in school curriculum and media. He sees his writing as an opportunity to both encourage reading in young people and to build character.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cygnet Pub Group/Coolreading.Com
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1553050258
• ISBN 13: 9781553050254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144