{"product_id":"9780545944946","title":"Velocity","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eVelocity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Chris Wooding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Fast and the Furious\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e in acclaimed author Chris Wooding's blistering vision of the future.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuckle up for a fast-paced, high-octane thrill ride!Cassica and Shiara are best friends. They couldn't be more different, but their differences work to their advantage -- especially when they're drag racing. Cassica is fearless and determined, making her the perfect driver for daring, photo-finish victories. Shiara is intelligent and creative, able to build cars out of scrap and formulate daring strategies from the passenger's seat.Now they've set their sights on the Widowmaker -- the biggest, most anticipated, and most dangerous race of the year. The winners get a pass to a life of luxury and fame. The losers, more often than not, die in fiery explosions. And even if Cassica and Shiara survive the deadly three-day challenge... their friendship might be roadkill.This breathless reimagining of extreme sports is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMad Max: Fury Road\u003c\/i\u003e and NASCAR.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray :\u003c\/b\u003e*\"An imaginative tour de force.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"Eerie and exhilarating. -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"Readers will get finger cramps from rapidly turning the pages of Wooding's gripping tale.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePoison\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"A compelling read. -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Each scene of danger sings with tension. Lovers of adventure, horror, and suspense should keep an eye on this talented author.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStorm Thief\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"This stunning work of speculative fiction will appeal to Wooding's fans and earn him new ones.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSilver\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"Wooding has morphed a traditional English boarding school story... into a horror\/survival story that would make William Golding and Gary Paulsen envious... Carve out enough time to read \u003ci\u003eSilver\u003c\/i\u003e in a single sitting. You'll need it.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray :\u003c\/b\u003e*\"An imaginative tour de force.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"Eerie and exhilarating. -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"Readers will get finger cramps from rapidly turning the pages of Wooding's gripping tale.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePoison\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"A compelling read. -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Each scene of danger sings with tension. Lovers of adventure, horror, and suspense should keep an eye on this talented author.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStorm Thief\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"This stunning work of speculative fiction will appeal to Wooding's fans and earn him new ones.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSilver\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"Wooding has morphed a traditional English boarding school story... into a horror\/survival story that would make William Golding and Gary Paulsen envious... Carve out enough time to read \u003ci\u003eSilver\u003c\/i\u003e in a single sitting. You'll need it.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545944946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40793063391438,"sku":"9780545944946","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_f9f163b5-5ab3-4724-bfc2-907871049b72.jpg?v=1644532687","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545944946","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}