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Shred Girls: Lindsay's Joyride
An empowering new series from the cyclist who runs Shred-Girls.com is guaranteed to give readers an adrenaline rush--and the confidence girls gain from participating in sports!
It's time to ride and save the day!
Lindsay can't wait to spend her summer break reading comics and watching superhero movies--until she finds out she'll be moving in with her weird older cousin Phoebe instead. And Phoebe has big plans for a BMX class at her bike park with cool-girl Jen and perfectionist Ali.
Lindsay's summer of learning awesome BMX tricks with new friends and a new bike turns out to be more epic than any comic book--and it's all leading up to a jumping competition.
But some of the biker boys don't think girls should be allowed to compete in BMX. Now it's up to Lindsay, Jen, and Ali to win the competition and prove that anyone can be great at BMX.
It's time to ride and save the day!
Lindsay can't wait to spend her summer break reading comics and watching superhero movies--until she finds out she'll be moving in with her weird older cousin Phoebe instead. And Phoebe has big plans for a BMX class at her bike park with cool-girl Jen and perfectionist Ali.
Lindsay's summer of learning awesome BMX tricks with new friends and a new bike turns out to be more epic than any comic book--and it's all leading up to a jumping competition.
But some of the biker boys don't think girls should be allowed to compete in BMX. Now it's up to Lindsay, Jen, and Ali to win the competition and prove that anyone can be great at BMX.
256 pages, Library Binding
Published May 7, 2019
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About the author
Molly Hurford
17 books15 followersCycling is my passion, writing is my life, and luckily, I’ve found an amazing way to combine the two. In addition to freelance writing and editing, I’m the author of "Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortable, Ride Happy," "Mud, Snow and Cyclocross" and "Fuel Your Ride."
I’m also a Level 3 coach with USA Cycling, and spend a lot of time traveling hosting talks and clinics for cyclists.
My husband Peter and I spend most of our time on the road, in search of good riding and great adventures. We also cohost our podcast, The Consummate Athlete.
For more on Saddle, Sore: SaddleSoreBook.com
To follow my adventures: @mollyjhurford on Instagram and Twitter
I’m also a Level 3 coach with USA Cycling, and spend a lot of time traveling hosting talks and clinics for cyclists.
My husband Peter and I spend most of our time on the road, in search of good riding and great adventures. We also cohost our podcast, The Consummate Athlete.
For more on Saddle, Sore: SaddleSoreBook.com
To follow my adventures: @mollyjhurford on Instagram and Twitter
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February 26, 2023
A story of feeling abandoned but also finding new friends and people you can consider family.
Well… I was being a bit extra when I said “abandoned” but yes, our main character didn’t feel less nevertheless.
Our girl Lindsay is someone who’s always been in love with superheroes and movies/comics written on them. She was planning to have a great summer break binging on them. But her parents had to attend a big event miles away leaving her behind with her cousin Phoebe.
Phoebe had grown into someone she hardly knew so she was a bit reluctant but being the great superhero she wanted to become she accepted what her parents had planned.
Things did turn out to be somewhat nicer, more difficult but life changing for Lindsay when she was introduced to new friends and the biker community! She got into a routine of training and tried her best to compete in BMX. The closure is so wholesome. Phoebe is an amazing character. She’s not what she seemed to everyone. One of the best developed characters I would say.
I love the writing and the illustrations.
Reading this book made me quite happier.
Well… I was being a bit extra when I said “abandoned” but yes, our main character didn’t feel less nevertheless.
Our girl Lindsay is someone who’s always been in love with superheroes and movies/comics written on them. She was planning to have a great summer break binging on them. But her parents had to attend a big event miles away leaving her behind with her cousin Phoebe.
Phoebe had grown into someone she hardly knew so she was a bit reluctant but being the great superhero she wanted to become she accepted what her parents had planned.
Things did turn out to be somewhat nicer, more difficult but life changing for Lindsay when she was introduced to new friends and the biker community! She got into a routine of training and tried her best to compete in BMX. The closure is so wholesome. Phoebe is an amazing character. She’s not what she seemed to everyone. One of the best developed characters I would say.
I love the writing and the illustrations.
Reading this book made me quite happier.
May 14, 2020
Once again, because we read this book together (and for HER benefit), this review is a compromise between my 10-year-old daughter and my opinion. She gives it 5 stars while I’d go 2 stars. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the “girl power” theme - do anything, be anything, practice empathy, gain confidence in yourself. There were just too many “misses” for me to rate this book any higher.
The book is difficult to wade into with the first chapters focused solely on superheroes. Biking does not enter the narrative for many chapters, which left me confused about what I was reading. If you think about this book as part of a series, that’s okay, but as a stand-alone book, the introduction was slow-going.
At any rate, my daughter surely enjoyed it because, after we finished, she built her own mini BMX course. This was a cool result!
The book is difficult to wade into with the first chapters focused solely on superheroes. Biking does not enter the narrative for many chapters, which left me confused about what I was reading. If you think about this book as part of a series, that’s okay, but as a stand-alone book, the introduction was slow-going.
At any rate, my daughter surely enjoyed it because, after we finished, she built her own mini BMX course. This was a cool result!
December 29, 2019
Writing this as a adult female which is obviously not the target audience, and with that in mind I really liked it! Took me a little bit to get into it (want sure about the super hero/villain thing) but as I got into it I really liked it. Easy read. I found it both a good story as well as a good intro to BMX- it was like I was learning along with the main character Lindsay. Every time I read it I wanted to go ride a BMX bike too! Totally empowering and can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to be a Shred Girl too!
February 23, 2021
Awesome book, it was so much fun to read!
February 21, 2024
Girl Power at its best! Shred Girls follows Lindsay as she goes from shy superhero wannabe to BMX biker extraordinaire. Lindsay spends her time reading superhero comics and imagining a world where she defeats the supervillain, but in real life she feels like an outsider, never quite sure enough of herself to fit in. When her parents leave her with her older cousin Phoebe for the summer, Lindsay’s not sure what to think—after all, Phoebe’s always seemed like she’d fit the villain mold. But it turns out, Phoebe plans to teach Lindsay how to really fly—on a bike. Lindsay is both excited and nervous—but she might be even more terrified of making new friends. I loved that Lindsay gained confidence throughout the book, both in her riding and in her friendships. Neither subject was immediately easy for her, but she learned that, with a little persistence, she could be successful at both.
The book is charming, and will especially appeal to kids who have an interest in biking. Kids who don’t find BMX biking appealing might find themselves getting tired of some of the descriptions of the training—but they also might get excited about a sport they’d never considered before! And girls will be inspired to go after their dreams, which is always a win.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
The book is charming, and will especially appeal to kids who have an interest in biking. Kids who don’t find BMX biking appealing might find themselves getting tired of some of the descriptions of the training—but they also might get excited about a sport they’d never considered before! And girls will be inspired to go after their dreams, which is always a win.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
September 25, 2018
Thank you for the book, Molly! I really enjoyed it, perfect for your target audience! Come back to visit any time!
May 29, 2019
I liked this inspiring positive girl power book in a sports setting. The superhero tie-in worked for the growth moment for the protagonist.
With budding friendships and a touch of romance, the element of fun and hard work also prevail.
With budding friendships and a touch of romance, the element of fun and hard work also prevail.
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