Old Racers, New Racers

Written by Mary Tillworth · Illustrated by RH Disney

A young racing car named Lightning trains with his trainer Cruz to compete against the speedy Storm.

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24 pages· 152 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 320L

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Bookroo's summary

Lightning McQueen, blindsided by faster competitors, is pushed out of racing. To reclaim his place, he teams up with a young technician and draws inspiration from a legendary mentor. As unexpected challenges arise, can he prove his racing days are far from over? The Piston Cup's biggest stage awaits, testing the heart of a true champion. Will Lightning's determination and new alliances be enough to secure victory?

From the publisher

A Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3–releasing on DVD/Blu-ray fall 2017! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist Cars 2, WALL-E) and produced by Kevin Reher (A Bug’s Life, La Luna short), Cars 3 cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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