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The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car
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The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler's Best (Scholastic Focus) Hardcover -

by Bascomb, Neal

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Scholastic, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler's Best (Scholastic Focus)
  • Author Bascomb, Neal
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 39154684-6
  • ISBN 9781338277418 / 1338277413
  • Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.3 in (21.34 x 14.73 x 3.30 cm)
  • Ages 13 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 8 - 12
  • Reading level 1090
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
    • Religious Orientation: Jewish
  • Library of Congress subjects Automobile racing drivers, Grand Prix racing - History - 20th century
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019059286
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.720

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/2020, Page 88
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 12/01/2020, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 08/01/2020, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2020, Page 79

About the author

Neal Bascomb is the author of The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile, which Kirkus Reviews calls a "gripping narrative nonfiction tale" and The Nazi Hunters, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award, among numerous other awards. School Library Journal called his second young adult book, Sabotage, "excellent" in a starred review and The Grand Escape a "fantastic pick for avid history readers" also in a starred review. His book The Racers was named a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book and a starred review from School Library Journal called The Racers "Highly Recommended." In addition, he is the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. The Perfect Mile, Winter Fortress, and Hunting Eichmann went on to be New York Times and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Philadelphia with his family and rascal dog, Moses. Please visit his website at nealbascomb.com and follow him on Facebook @nealrbascomb.