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Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
by Shirley Hughes
Dixie and his friend Percy enter the annual motor race against a neighbour who cheats, in a car considerably older than everyone else's.
A story about animals, gentle and adventurous in tone. We would put it with children of 5–8, and at a reading age of about 6 for reading alone.
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We have not flagged any content in this one that a parent would usually want warning about.
Part of a series
This is book 1 of the Dixie O'Day series, so there is more to read if it goes down well — which is worth a great deal with a reluctant reader.
If they like this, try these
Chosen by matching age, reading age, tone and subject — not by what is selling.
Frog and Toad All YearArnold Lobel
Frog and Toad Are FriendsArnold Lobel
Frog and Toad TogetherArnold Lobel
Kitty and the Moonlight RescuePaula Harrison
Kitty and the Tiger TreasurePaula Harrison
Or let them write their own.
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