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Kart competition

by [Jake Maddox (2014)

About this book

Twelve-year-old friends Ted and Ashley are finally old enough to go to Kart Kamp in the summer, where they meet Gil Stevens, son of a famous driver, but soon Ted's competitive instincts start to get the better of him, and camp becomes less about learning than winning.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreKart competition Lead Character

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