Thursday 14 November 2024

Hover Car Racer

Hover Car Racer by Matthew Reilly, illustrated by John Hanna (Pan Macmillan Australia) PB RRP $24.99 ISBN 978 176126895

This is a graphic novel adaptation of Matthew Riley’s blockbuster 2012 novel, Hover Car Racer. Here is how the story begins: ‘The world was changed forever with the invention of the hover car. Much of the fuss had to do with the inventor’s decision to make this amazing piece of technology free to everyone.’ The story then segues into a hover car race in which Jason Chaser participates. However, his car has mechanical problems, and he must improvise. He wins himself a place at the International Race School, where racers either make it on to the Pro Circuit – or they crash and burn.

But Jason is an outsider. He’s younger than the other racers. His car, the Argonaut, is older. And on top of that, someone doesn’t want him to succeed at the school and will do anything to stop him. This means Jason isn’t just fighting for his place on the starting line – he’s racing for his life.

This is an action-packed book which will likely appeal to boys aged 12 years and older.

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