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Name: Sidewayz Glory (Driftx)
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Todd Strasser

📘 Sidewayz Glory (Driftx) by Todd Strasser

Deterring illegal races, Las Vegas police leave the city’s underground circuit to a single, sparkling casino where a shrewd owner launches a high‑stakes drift team. Kennin, a young racer ready to leave that world, is offered five‑grand to repair his car—and the promise of enough money to resolve his personal troubles. He must weigh the potential reward against the unexpected demands of the casino’s racing ambitions. The book follows Kennin’s daring test drive, the glittering backdrop of Sin City’s neon lights, and the tension between the law and adrenaline‑filled stakes.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Todd Strasser

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