Books Like Speed Camp
Families who loved Speed Camp by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Speed Camp by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book if your child has started making assumptions about what 'boys' or 'girls' are supposed to be good at, or if they are struggling to collaborate with a teammate who is different from them. Dylan is thrilled to attend Top Speed Race Camp, but his excitement turns to skepticism when he is paired with Jo, a girl. He assumes her presence will ruin his chances of winning against the camp bully, Robby. As the duo works together to engineer and build their soapbox racer, Dylan learns that his initial prejudice was completely unfounded. The story focuses on the technical aspects of building a car while weaving in themes of teamwork, fairness, and self-reflection. It is an accessible, high-interest read for elementary students that models how to admit when you are wrong and how to value skill over stereotypes. Parents will appreciate the clear, positive resolution and the emphasis on respect.
