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Zoom!
32 pages
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud joyride that celebrates independence and the sheer thrill of going way too fast.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being strapped into a roller coaster that has just crested the first big drop. It is loud, chaotic, and deeply joyful, driven by a signature rhythmic energy that practically demands to be shouted aloud. The atmosphere is pure slapstick triumph, capturing the specific childhood fantasy of having the coolest, fastest gear and using it to save the day when the adults are helpless. The prose is bouncy and packed with sound effects, making it an interactive, breathless experience for both the reader and the listener. It is a perfect fit for energetic kids who delight in a bit of harmless rebellion, offering a wildly empowering ride where a wheelchair is not a limitation, but a rocket ship.
- Mood
- joyful
- chaotic
- triumphant
- lighthearted
- Tone
- playful
- exaggerated
- energetic
- empowering
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- disability empowerment · the thrill of speed · defying expectations · independence
- The writing
- Highly rhythmic and repetitive, designed for loud, animated read-alouds with plenty of sound effects.
- The arc
- Starts with rebellious excitement, dips into brief frustration with parental rules, and rockets into triumphant heroism.
- Who it's for
- Energetic kids who love slapstick humor, loud sound effects, and stories where children outsmart adults.
Content notes
- minor injury
About the book
Lauretta doesn't want a plain old 5- or10-speed model when she goes looking fora new wheelchair. In fact, she insists on the92-speed wheelchair! When Lauretta gets aspeeding ticket on her one-day tryout, herparents insist it be returned to the storeimmediately...until Lauretta's brother hasan accident and the only one who can gethim to the hospital in time is Lauretta - in hersuper-fast, amazing wheelchair!The reusable, clear vinyl case keeps the cassetteand book neatly stored and features are-fastenable snap on the back for easy
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