Crash Course

by Matthew Reilly

Book Overview

The New York Times bestselling author of Area 7 delivers a high-octane techno-thriller featuring Jason Chaser, a 14-year-old hover-car racing phenom who's geared to take the world by storm. Gritty, black-and-white illustrations by Raimondi give this work a funky, graphic-novel feel.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416902252
• ISBN13: 9781416902256
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Crash Course

This is Matthew Reilly's foray into an adventure novel series for young people. Large text and few pages, you can tear thru this book in an afternoon. However, it is a fun, early teenager adventure - and is the first in a series. Recommend it for those avid early readers who are into sci phi. :D

One Of The Best

This is no copy of other books. It is flat out exciting, a real page turner. I read it and loved it. If you are looking for an exciting book than you should definitely read this book!!! It was awesom

Fast paced action

Sure this is a "kids" book, but even adults will get hooked by the fast paced action of MR's latest offering. Some people have commented that it is just Star Wars: Pod Racing meets Harry Potter, but Hover Car Racer offers much more. It is easy to read, addictive and although predictable, a real page-turner! Oh, and if you're an Aussie (like me) you'll love the frequent Australianisms throughout the story - especially the names of a couple of the rival racers!!

Thrilling, fun and exciting

My son has just turned 9. I bought this book for him and he finished it in one day! He could not put it down ... he found it awesome and hopes there will be more SOON! He did find it quite easy reading - mentioning that the printing has large spaces. He particulary enjoyed the start of the book as the story begins in the middle of a race. A great young boy reader! Thank you.