Boy Racer

Description

Henry's mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad's got worse problems at work. If he doesn't win the charity go-kart race, he might lose his job!There's trouble ahead, that's for sure. But nobody reckons on a mystery boy racer who turns up at the track. He's got a surprise in store for everyone...Other titles in the series: YOUNG ROBIN'S HOOD; A FOOTBALLER CALLED FLIP; THE MAGIC SNEEZE; ALIENS STOLE MY DOG; WHIZZ THE FLEABAG.

Ian is a teacher at a school in Harrow where he is head of sixth form. The most important thing to him in his writing is that it reads aloud brilliantly and that there is something in it for everyone - young and adult readers as well. His other titles for Hodder include the picture books, JUMP IN! and LITTLE WONDER.Tony Ross is internationally renowned as one of Britain's most highly-acclaimed children's book illustrators. His work for Hodder includes the bestselling Read Alone title RED EYES AT NIGHT written by Michael Morpurgo.

Full of adventure and humour, these are not just for boys, but for all young readers who love aliens, heroes, football and go-karting * The London Parents Guide, Dec 2000 * These funny, inventive, high quality stories touch on subjects dear to boys' hearts....Wonderful stuff, with plenty to please both sexes. * TES Primary, Dec 00 *