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RPM #4
Checkered Flag
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? You don't want to miss a second of the action. 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.
272 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2008
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About the author
Chris Fabry
211 books673 followersChris 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.
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.
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March 30, 2020
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March 26, 2017
This is the best out of the four in the series. I would recommend this book to all ages.
Five stars. So far this is the best book in the series. It shows a whole lot of feelings, caring, and has action. It not only teaches about Christianity but also teaches about NASCAR and what really can happen. I recommend this book to all ages.
Five stars. So far this is the best book in the series. It shows a whole lot of feelings, caring, and has action. It not only teaches about Christianity but also teaches about NASCAR and what really can happen. I recommend this book to all ages.
June 7, 2017
Wow! Estoy impresionada con esta serie. No sólo me gustó, me encantó.
Nunca fui fan de las carreras automovilísticas, pero esta historia me dio un empujoncito a este tema.
No solo la historia, el nudo y el desenlace son buenos, sino también, el mensaje que llegó a lo profundo de mi corazón.
Definitivamente esta serie superó mis expectativas, así que atrévete a leerla.
Nunca fui fan de las carreras automovilísticas, pero esta historia me dio un empujoncito a este tema.
No solo la historia, el nudo y el desenlace son buenos, sino también, el mensaje que llegó a lo profundo de mi corazón.
Definitivamente esta serie superó mis expectativas, así que atrévete a leerla.
October 26, 2011
Entry 1-
Jamie Maxwells is becomes the first female NASCAR racer and is a protagonist. Dale, Jamie's dad, is already a succesful NASCAR driver. Tim Carhatdt was adopted by the Maxwells after his dad died. Dale and Tim are protagonists. The antagonists are Butch Devalon and his son Chad.
Entry 2-
The setting is mainly at the racetrack which is important because Jamie and Dale race a lot. The theme is the plots of the evil will not prevail. The point of view switches between Jamie and Tim.
Entry 3-
Jamie realizes what God can do for her and accepts Jesus. With her NASCAR liscence she gets to compete in the NASCAR races. Tim was framed for setting the Devalon's garage on fire, but Tim finds out that it wwas Chad and records Chad saying it.
Jamie Maxwells is becomes the first female NASCAR racer and is a protagonist. Dale, Jamie's dad, is already a succesful NASCAR driver. Tim Carhatdt was adopted by the Maxwells after his dad died. Dale and Tim are protagonists. The antagonists are Butch Devalon and his son Chad.
Entry 2-
The setting is mainly at the racetrack which is important because Jamie and Dale race a lot. The theme is the plots of the evil will not prevail. The point of view switches between Jamie and Tim.
Entry 3-
Jamie realizes what God can do for her and accepts Jesus. With her NASCAR liscence she gets to compete in the NASCAR races. Tim was framed for setting the Devalon's garage on fire, but Tim finds out that it wwas Chad and records Chad saying it.
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February 23, 2014Main Characters- Tim, Kyle, Jamie, Kenny, Cassie, Mrs. Gordon, Butch Devalon.
Plot line- Jamie is trying to teach Butch that there is other people in the world.
Theme- Jamie is trying to win the championship.
Conflict- Butch is selfish and cares about nothing.
Plot line- Jamie is trying to teach Butch that there is other people in the world.
Theme- Jamie is trying to win the championship.
Conflict- Butch is selfish and cares about nothing.
March 2, 2017
I thought the book was very good. It had scenes where the characters are doing something at an intense moment and then moves to the next chapter, that convinced me to read more of it. Especially the racing, this is the type of book for racing people or people who love vehicles.
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