Thunder Road

Dive into the thrilling world of street racing with this award-winning YA novel, 'Thunder Road.' Perfect for fans of fast cars and adrenaline-pumping action, this gripping story is set against the backdrop of Auckland’s vibrant street racing scene. Follow Trace, a 19-year-old who has outgrown his small-town life, as he seeks new adventures in the urban jungle. Introduced to the underground racing world by the charismatic Devon, Trace quickly learns the unwritten rules of loyalty and bravery that define life on the strip. With each burn-off, the stakes get higher, and when romance complicates his friendship, tensions escalate. This novel is a perfect blend of speed, danger, and the complex dynamics of friendship, making it a must-read for young adults. The tension mounts as the underworld closes in. Will the bond between Trace and Devon hold strong, or will it crack under pressure? Experience the roar of engines, the thrill of competition, and the essence of loyalty in a captivating tale that garnered the NZ Post Children's Book Awards for Young Adult Fiction. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up who crave fast-paced narratives filled with intrigue and suspense. 'Thunder Road' is not just a story; it's an experience full of heart-stopping moments that will leave you gasping for more. Grab your copy today to discover who really controls the strip!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781877135873
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 288


Description:
"Which street racer really controls the strip? An award-winning YA novel full of fast cars, burn-offs and an unwritten code of loyalty. /B> Thunder Road' . You find it in any city after the cops are in bed. It's where street racers go to test their machines - and their nerve. For me it was the steep rising pitch of the turbo, the screaming tyres and curtain of white smoke hanging behind me- all the stuff that spells street racing.' Trace is 19 and has grown out of small-town ways. He's hungry for more. In Auckland he hooks up with Devon, a guy with the Midas touch, who introduces Trace to burn-offs, big city style. Soon everything is smoking. There is a code with drivers- you don't criticise and you don't show fear. When Trace falls for a girl even Devon says is out of his league, loyalties are stretched. Then Devon hits on a scheme for hauling in cash. Soon enough he and Trace find out who really controls the strip. As the underworld closes in, it looks like their friendship is heading for burn-out. Menacing and suspenseful - a gripping novel from a remarkable talent which won the of the NZ Post Children's Book Awards Young Adult Fiction category in 2004."

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