Shred Girls: Lindsay’s Joyride

It’s a great book. It is my favorite bike book I have ever read. I think it’s cool they do bunny hops and other tricks. I want to go to joyride now! I’d give it 5 stars and it’s an exciting book to read! -Margo, 8

Lindsay is obsessed with superheroes and wants to become one someday.  She was so excited for summer vacation so she can practice her superhero tricks everyday.  Unfortunately, Lindsay’s parents tell her that she has to spend the summer away with her older cousin Phoebe.  Lindsay believes this to be terrible news, but little does she know Phoebe is going introduce her to a new world of adventure on two wheels.  Molly Hurford creates an awesome story about a girl who starts out shy but gains confidence and new friends while learning to Shred. This book is truly a “Joy Ride”.   -Riley, 10

Riley is a good reader but not an obsessive reader. We make her read at least 30 mins every night.  She’s read Harry Potter etc but rarely reads for more than an hour at a time. Well she started Shred Girls tonight and hasn’t put it down. She’s on chapter 14 and just looked up and said “I sure hope she writes a second book”.  So you get a second Thank You from me and if you don’t have a second book coming you better get busy. -Tom (Riley’s dad)

Lindsay’s Joyride was very inspiring and definitely a fun read. It made me want to go back to Joyride 150 (which is one of my favorite places), hop on my bike, and try something new. I think all girls should read it, rider or not, because it really shows that riding is all about fun. You don’t have to be super good or competitive. All you need is the willingness to have fun and try something new. Molly’s book portrays that message clearly and in an interesting way. I love riding my bike and I loved reading Lindsay’s Joyride. -Jett, 12

When I was younger and first getting into cycling, I was a total bibliophile. I would bring books to every ride and race and couldn’t wait until I got off the bike so that I could get back into reading. I loved being able to pretend I was the heroine in some epic plot, a lot like how Lindsey started out in the book. Shred Girls is so different, because it shows that YOU are the hero, not some character in a book. I absolutely loved how much it inspired the reader to be their own hero, and shows that you don’t need to be in a book or comic to be one. I could seriously talk about how awesome this book is all day, but I’ll try and make this a little more precise rather than rambling. Shred Girls is the book that every girl, young or old, needs in her life. Lindsey’s story shows how everyone has a hero inside, and just needs to learn how to let that hero shine through. She shows how dedication leads to success and that you can do so much more than you believe you can. When I was younger, I was obsessed with books, and wish that I had been able to read Shred Girls. Back then, I always focused on living the stories of all the characters I read about, however, Shred Girls shows that you can live the adventure yourself.  Even when reading this novel at 16, after nearly 5 years of cycling, Shred Girls has inspired me on and off the bike. Molly Hurford’s ability to creative such an intriguing plot, intricate characters, and inspirational message all in one book is amazing, and a feat few have achieved so well. She has created so much more than a book, but rather a community of girls inspiring girls. I’m honored to have had the chance to read this book and to be apart of this community, and am excited to see more girls get involved. It took me years to learn the lessons shown in this book, and I hope that girls everywhere are able to read Shred Girls and get inspired. -Lily, 16