Spin Out - (Lorimer SideStreets) by Steven Sandor (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A teen has to come to terms with his life when online car-racing and reality collide.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Ben Cheng used to live the good life--he had wealthy parents, lots of friends, and respect as an online gamer. But when his parents separate, Ben's life changes entirely. He moves to a small apartment with his mom, his dad is out of the picture, and his new schoolmates start teasing him for his family's fall from grace. All Ben has left is his virtual life, where he still reigns supreme as an online racing driver. But when Ben takes his mom's car out for a joyride and gets caught, and uses his mom's credit card without permission, his life starts to spin out. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Online and IRL worlds present confusing obstacles in this story of a teenager trying to stay in control.</p> <p> Ben Zheng feels invincible when he plays video games, especially a car-racing game called Grand Series. Not only is he good at them, they're also an escape from an unhappy life filled with school bullies and constant reminders of his once-affluent life, before his gambling-addicted father abandoned the family. So when Ben drives his mom's car without her permission, charges in-game purchases to his mom's credit card, and secretly emails his father, he really thinks he can handle it. Inevitably, Ben's bad decisions catch up with him. Will he get a second chance? Present-tense writing and frequent gaming action keep this stand-alone title in the SideStreets series racing along. Ben's love of video games is a counterpoint to the bullying he encounters, both virtually and in person. Like many teenagers, Ben lacks the resources to navigate these complex issues. Although the narrative thoughtfully unpacks gender stereotypes and online harassment, less time is spent on delving into Ben's racial identity. Ben and his mother are cued as Chinese Canadian; there are few physical descriptions of other characters.</p> <p> A solid, realistic reluctant reader title with an enticing video-game hook.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>-- "Journal" (5/27/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>STEVEN SANDOR is an award-winning magazine editor, author and sports broadcaster. Although he has yet to master Formula 1 racing games without the cheats on, Steven explores the world of online car racing games in <i>Spin Out</i>, his first SideStreets book. Steven lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 8.99 on November 8, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 8.99 on December 20, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us