Get ready to pedal into an epic adventure with the Shred Girls! This middle-grade book series from cyclist and author Molly Hurford follows three awesome girls - Lindsay, Ali, and Jen - as they discover the incredible world of cycling, friendship, and personal empowerment.
What Makes Shred Girls Special?
The Shred Girls series is guaranteed to inspire young readers to embrace adventure, build confidence, and discover the joy of sports. The series is more than just a cycling story - it's about breaking barriers and proving that girls can do anything! Follow these young athletes as they learn BMX tricks, challenge stereotypes, race downhill, have bikepacking adventures and solve a mystery at summer camp. Whether you're a bike enthusiast or just love stories about finding your inner strength, Shred Girls delivers an adrenaline-packed journey of self-discovery.
Meet the Shred Girls!
- Lindsay: A shy comic book lover who dreams of being a superhero, but finds her true power on two wheels
- Jen: The cool girl and perfectionist who brings attitude and excitement to the bike park and the books
- Ali: The serious athlete who loves to ride every kind of bike, but has the most fun on the trails
“Girl Power at Its Best!”
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Reviews
"This feel-good sports book all about girl power emphasizes strong friendship, not making assumptions, and putting yourself out there. Lindsay's journey in finding her own style and doing things that scare her will inspire any young reader." --Kristina Pino, Booklist
“This book was a wonderful read. It made me laugh out loud a lot, I was able to relate to Lindsay a lot and she was a likable character throughout the story. I learned that when you are confident and believe in yourself, you can achieve anything.” -Beyond the Books
"Hurford offers readers a fun and informative story about girls in sports. The characters are multilayered and the relationships are authentic…This is a fun and action-packed story about being true to oneself, sports, family, and the importance of friendship. A recommended purchase for middle grade collections.” Reviewed by Jess Gafkowitz, Brooklyn P.L , Jul 10, 2020 for the School Library Journal
"I was stoked, yes, stoked to delve into Shred Girls, hoping it would be something I could recommend to or read to my daughter when she's old enough. Now, I plan to do just that. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the book to a young boy. Riding is riding. Struggling with learning who you are and making friends are universal." -Matt Pioro, Canadian Cycling Magazine
"If you’re looking for a good read with a Girl Power theme, here are two books from cycling authors with great messages for any cyclist, young or old. Shred Girls: Jen’s Bumpy Ride is the third installation in author Molly Hurford’s series. In it, the main character Jen has to choose between staying on the Shred Girls team and having fun and adventures or joining the local cycling team to get faster. She heads out on a bikepacking trip with her friends to mull it over and determine the fate of their club as they explore backroads and campgrounds, and more.” -BikeRumor
