Bobo’s New Challenge… SPIKE

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Bobo and his friends enjoy racing in the Pocono 500 race on the Tricky Triangle every year. Each car is special and each driver his own unique way of racing and prepping his car for the event.

But, one thing rings true for this group of cars, Bobo, Saber, Big Foot and Justin is that they are all good friends. Whether preparing for a race or just going around the track several times, these racecars do it for the win but more for the fun of competing together. But, one peaceful morning while Bobo was just lounging around things would change, as someone knew comes on the horizon or racetrack and friendships would be tested and loyalties renewed.

As Bobo was relaxing an old friend called him saying he was going to the track? Congratulating Bobo on his win at the track, Justin was excited to see his old and dear friend again. But, when they arrived at the track something would change. Big Foot, Gater, and Saber were all there talking to a new and shiny car named Spike. Spike had confidence, was deep purple in color and thought a lot of himself. Well, I will let him tell you himself.

“ I’m Spike, and I am probably the coolest and sleekest car on this track. I am deep purple with gold designs all over my great body. I intend to race in the Tricky Triangle and beat the competition at all cost. I just met Bobo and Justin and now I know what needs to be done. No, problem. ! They might have the trophies now but I will have it on my shiny bumper by the end of the race.”

As you can tell he is really full of himself and has quite an attitude problem. But, things got worse as they cars gathered at the track to practice and what happens really frightened not only Bobo but Justin and the rest of the other cars too. First, Spike tapped Big Foot’s bumper and then set his aim at Bobo. What happens next you won’t believe and the guys have to take matters into their own wheels you might say in order to make sure no one gets hurt. There were too many close calls and someone would definitely get seriously injured if they don’t talk to Spike and find out what the real deal is and how to stop him before things get worse.

As they talk with Spike and he hears what they are saying he has to decide whether to apologize for his rudeness and dangerous actions or take it even further. What he does and how the race ends you will have to learn for yourself. Once again the finish line does not always belong to the one car that thinks he might win. But, there is much more to this story as the race starts the cars line up and the end will surprise not only the reader but the cars too. What will Spike do during the race? Will he try to crash into the other cars or will something happen during the race that will change everything for him and everyone else?

But, when the race is over, the winner crowned and the trophy awarded something happens that makes our blue  Bobo blush. Meet Angie one hot pink car who is a total fan of Bobo. She loves racing and she definitely just might like our cute blue racecar too. But, will they race or do some laps around the track together? Only author Concetta Payne knows the answer to that question when we hope she writes the next in many Bobo Racecar Books.

This book definitely teaches children good sportsmanship, friendship, car safety and understanding that being rude is not the way to go if you want to make friends. Kids of all ages will love Bobo and readers will feel the excitement as the cars line up, the race starts and the suspense builds as Bobo, Justin, Spike, Big Foot and Saber race to the finish line. Who wins, who loses and who gets knocked out? Find out for yourself when you read this FIVE CAR BOOK: ONE BLUE: ONE PURPLE: ONE GREEN: ONE YELLOW : ONE: BLACK.

The illustrations are not only colorful but realistic and lifelike as you see the cars go around the track, the excitement of the spectators in the stands and the finish line with the winner taking all.

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Fran Lewis

Born in the South Bronx, I grew up with people from many ethnic backgrounds. I learned to play and work with children in my school that came from other countries and different places.
I was always over weight as a child and got picked on a lot by the other children in my class and even my teachers. I found it hard to do many of the sporting activities that my sister and cousins could do. I learned at an early age that kids can be mean and I promised myself that I would never retaliate or do mean things to other kids in return.

When I decided to write my short stories I realized that I had a lot to say about my youth and in both of my books I tell about a ten year old girl named Bertha who learns to deal with real life issues kids face today at home and in school.

As an educator I the New York City Public Schools for over 36 years, I realized just how unique and precious our children are. I was the reading and writing staff developer in my school and the dean. I loved the children and had the respect of my fellow teachers and parents. Teaching children to read was really very rewarding and introducing them to writing and creating their own stories was exciting for the students. I love reading different kinds of books in many different genres. I have started reviewing books of new authors and those that are more established. I love giving them great reviews and saying wonderful things about their writing. I have three Masters Degrees and PD in Supervision and Administration. Currently I am a member of Who’s Who is America’s Teachers and Who’s Who of America’s Executives from Cambridge. In addition, she is the author of three children’s books and a fourth that has just been published on Alzheimer's Disease in order to honor her mom and help create more awareness for a Cure. The title of my new Alzheimer’s book is Memories are Precious: Alzheimer’s Journey; Ruth’s story. My second Alzheimer’s Book is called Sharp As A Tack or Scrambled Eggs Which Describes Your Brain. This book should be out in June 2010. I was the musical director for shows in her school and ran the School’s newspaper. I write reviews for authors upon request and for several other sites. You can read some of my reviews on Ezine.com and on ijustfinished.com under the name Gabina.

Other accomplishments:
Book reviewer
Radio show talk host: book discussion with Fran Lewis and authors all over the US and the world- how cool is that I get authors that even request a review.
Would love to become an interviewer.
Caregiver and expert on Medicaid and medicare Author of five books and writing number six
The sixth book is based on a true story but will be written as a fictional memoir.
Worked in the same school for 36 years as the reading and writing staff developer I was the dean of discipline and assisted the Principal and AP when needed I was the test coordinator for the school and instructed teachers in testing procedures –administrated the tests and oversaw the reading, math and other tests to make sure that everything ran smoothly.

I am an expert in the ELA or any test prep for reading and writing
I can take an author’s book and even if it is not five stars write a five star review for them by looking for the soul of the book and for something positive. I am a member of Who’s Who of America’s executives, teachers and professionals and belong the Cambridge’s Connect and Pen with Sword
I would like to take my three children’s book plus the fourth one and put them together in one book. I played the piano as a kid and the violin.
I was in the Bronx Borough Orchestra. I played the piano in Carnegie Hall –that was scary. I do consulting for some of the teachers in my school when they need help with lesson plans. I love writing for Robins Falls Magazine.

I love writing reviews in my own style. I even find time to help my nieces and nephews with their homework over the phone.
Email: riffyone@optonline.net

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