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.
"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."
-- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Racing-scenes are limited in
number and length, but are very well done and accurately use racing
terminology to describe events. . . Hampshire's stories will appeal
to racing fans and anyone who roots for underdogs."
-- School Library Journal
"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."
-- "Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)" "Racing-scenes are limited in
number and length, but are very well done and accurately use racing
terminology to describe events. . . Hampshire's stories will appeal
to racing fans and anyone who roots for underdogs."
-- "School Library Journal"
"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."
-- "Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)" "Racing-scenes are limited in
number and length, but are very well done and accurately use racing
terminology to describe events. . . Hampshire's stories will appeal
to racing fans and anyone who roots for underdogs."
-- "School Library Journal"
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