Drive It! Fix It!

Meet Ace, a determined and curious girl who readers will follow to a go-kart race with a car she built herself. This story is engaging yet to the point: Ace builds her car on her own, works through obstacles while maintaining a positive attitude, and wins the race. 

Ace faces her first obstacle before the race even begins when she realizes her car won’t start. She tests several parts until she finds the right one, showing readers how to try different solutions when faced with a problem. During the race, her wheels get stuck in a rut and begin wobbling, causing her to lose speed as other racers pass her one by one. Instead of giving up, Ace grips the steering wheel, corrects the wobble, regains her speed, and passes the other racers to cross the finish line first. With each conflict, Ace remains calm and does what she can to fix it, whether finding a missing part or guiding the wheels back on track. These moments highlight her problem-solving skills and demonstrate that perseverance can help overcome any challenge. This satisfying victory rewards readers who have watched her overcome adversity. 

Although there are no supporting characters, the illustrations feature other racers in the background to provide context to Ace’s world. Ace remains the focus as she models resilience and resourcefulness throughout the race. Her determination, resilience, and victory make her an excellent role model for any child. 

The Racing Ace series employs short sentences with bold fonts and varied text placement to maintain a quick pace throughout the story. This approach makes the language accessible and easy to follow, perfect for young readers who are beginning to build their reading stamina and transition into chapter books. The book supports early reading comprehension with its fun story, steady pacing, and straightforward narrative without major deviations from the main plot. 

The text features repetition of words and phrases to build rhythm and emphasize Ace’s determination. Phrases like “And faster, and faster, and faster” build excitement as Ace gains speed and passes other racers. This mirrors her emotions and draws readers into the action. 

The full-color illustrations are bright and dynamic, reflecting Ace’s energetic personality. Each page is designed to keep readers engaged, matching the thrilling speed and resilience of Ace’s journey. The illustrations add clarity to the story, giving readers both visual and narrative understanding of how the race unfolds. 

Racing Ace: Drive It! Fix It! is an enriching read perfect for young readers interested in cars, races, or stories about brave, capable characters. The book offers a powerful reminder that creativity, perseverance, and quick thinking can help overcome challenges and find success, even when the road gets bumpy. 

Sexual Content  

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Violence  

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Drugs and Alcohol  

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Language  

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Supernatural 

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by Rayna Burlison