Blind Spot

RPM #1

by Chris Fabry

Tim Carhardt is drifting through life with one goal—survival. Jamie Maxwell believes she can become, no, "will" become the first female winner of the cup. But life isn't always as easy as it seems. What happens when dreams and faith hit the wall? In the trademark page-turner style used by Chris Fabry in the Left Behind: The Kids series, these fast-paced books will keep even reluctant readers on the edge of their seats. Go behind the scenes of America's most-watched sport to see what it's like inside a 200-mph racecar as engines rev and lives collide.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2007

About the author

Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University and native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children.

Chris' novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, Every Waking Moment, The Promise of Jesse Woods, Looking into You, Under a Cloudless Sky, and A Piece of the Moon, have won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Christianity Today Book Awards of Merit, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more.

Chris has also published more than 70 other books, ranging from nonfiction and film novelizations, including the Kendrick brothers' War Room and Overcomer, to novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and The Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR.

Visit Chris' website at www.chrisfabry.com.

Reviews

[Jaci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro está lleno de adrenalina, emoción y más cosas que te atrapan desde el principio.
Estoy segura que los demás libros serán igual o mejores que este...A seguir leyendo.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

i liked it because it was about nascar. I really like nascar and it was a good book I really enjoyed it.

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Karol · Rating 4 out of 5]

For younger readers but still good. I don't know anything about car racing so it was nice to get an inside view. Did not like how the book ends. You have to buy the next book to see what happened. I guess that's one way to get people to buy the next book in the series!

[MaryB97]

It was a very interesting and cool book. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Alanna Lavery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an amazing fun book! Can't wait to read the rest of the series!

[Oddy Huerta · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book I really love cars but this book was a little more drama and a little less car. But over all I enjoyed the book and I personally would not go back and read it twice.

[Shukri Sadik]

"Blind Spot" is a fast pace racing book about a boy (Tim) who spent his whole life on the track with his dad whose one of the crew workers. He had to live cause his dad wanted him to go to school and live a normal life but he didn't want to leave. it's also about a girl (Jamie) who dreamed of being the first women to drive in Nascar, but her rival (Chad) keeps getting to her and she actually likes it but won't admit it. So she decides to join the big leagues, but her dad doesn't think she's ready and they start to fight.
The authors is trying to tell people to go and chase your dreams but make sure you know the limits. hes reaching out to those who are dedicated to acomplish their goals, and become successful in life. To not let anything distract you or try to stop you. Even if you fall down you come back up and try harder. he's telling kids that you could do anything if you put your mind to it.
The theme of the book is to chase your dreams and keep at it until you succeed. That's what Jamie is trying to do, she goes after her dream of being the first women's Nascar driver, and to win a championship cup. In

[Taylor Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blind spot was an intereting book.The main characters in this book were Tim Carhardt,Jamie Maxwell,her dad and Mr.Devalon.Well Tim Carhardt is drifting through life with one goal survival. Jamie Maxwell believes she can become the first female winner of the cup,But life isnt always as easy as it seems,without faith and trust.Just then before she knew her dreams,everything came to a complete end.She realizes that she cant do anything without god,and if you put him first your life changes in a positive way.I recommend this book to any one from teenage years and up pretty much anybody that want to read a life changing story.I liked this book because it wasnt the usaul,Blind Spot had a great message and was quite intertaining even though i havent finished it,I might go back and read it.Blind Spot hasnt been made into a movie or doesnt have anything saying it will be.Overall a amazing book to read,or what i have read.I give it four out of five stars!Enjoy!

[Reba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entry 1-
Tim Carhardt and Jamie Maxwell are the main characters and protagonists. Butch Devalon and his helpers are antagonists. Tim and Jamie do not meet in this book.
Entry 2-
The setting is mainly at the racing track.The point of view is from Tim and Jamie.
Entry 3
Dale Maxwell kills Tim's father, who is a member of a racing crew. Tim has to stay with Tyson and Vera, who are drug users and drunkaholics. DaleMaxwell has a heart for God and is clean driver, but Butch Devalon is really dirty and tries to prevent Jamie and Dale from getting to the top

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, I liked the story, but I knocked it down to 3 stars for the ending. I know that there are more books in this series, but this had such an abrupt cliffhanger ending that jarred me. I didn't mind the Christian aspect in the book since the teens had friends/acquaintances in church youth groups plus Dale Maxwell incorporated it into his life. A good, relatively clean book especially for young readers who like race cars and getting a look at some of the behind the scene action in the pit.

[C.J. Darlington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written YA novel for guys and gals alike. Gives just enough technical details to teach without coming across like he's doing so. I was hooked from Chapter 1 but was oh so disappointed by the cliffhanger ending! Oh, well. I'll definitely want to be purchasing Book 2. That's a sign right there how much I enjoyed the story.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this series of books as a family whenever we were in the car together. They were all very good! Sometimes we'd get home and drive around the block a couple of times because it was just too good to stop reading!

[Sarah]

Yet another freebie from Tyndale. This is a racing book with an inspirational/religious message.

[Dquan G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

someday i will be like that person

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes racing details. I just didn't enjoy the characters or the plot that much.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot was questionable at times, but it kept me reading and wanting to continue the series.

[Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending was so awesome i'm gonna read the 2nd book. :)

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know very little about auto racing, but the story kept me interested enough that I want to know what happens in Book #2.