Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race!

Hamster races downhill in a homemade car. Can he win?

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32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Hot Rod Hamster is on a mission to build the ultimate soap box racer for the Wacky Whatever Race. With his friend Dog by his side, they must choose the perfect parts to create a winning car. As they race downhill, the stakes are high, and the finish line holds an unexpected twist. Will their creation be fast enough to win? Dive into this exciting adventure filled with choices, rhymes, and a dash of daring fun. Perfect for young readers ready to take the wheel in their reading journey.

From the publisher

A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster!Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he’s building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver’s seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for a fun-filled race day with a thrilling surprise at the finish line!

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