Thursday, August 24, 2017

Oachs, Emily Rose. Lykan HyperSport.

Oachs, Emily Rose.  Lykan HyperSport. Scholastic/Childrens Press  2017  24p  $17.25 ISBN 978-0-531-23931-5  elem/ms  VG-BN           

The Lykan HyperSport is not a well-known car, but is definitely a head-turner, with its unique body style, interior features including a holographic display, and price tag in the multimillions.  Made by W Motors, which is located in Dubai, this car has been featured in the movie Furious 7. With only seven of them in existence, this unique car is surely a collector’s item, as well as being well placed as one of the highest horsepower cars, at 780 horsepower at 7100 rpm. This is definitely a car book to recommend for those who love fast cars. It’s nice to see a book about a car that is not often featured in car books for children.  It features excellent illustrations, a specifications chart, a glossary and an index.

The series Car Crazy features fourteen books that will delight young children who have an automotive interest. Statistics on the car, its history, and little-known facts will appeal to budding car aficionados.  Each book has excellent illustrations, a specifications chart, a glossary and an index Grades 2-5.

Summary: The Lykan HyperSport is a unique car built in Dubai by W Motors, and only seven of them were built. One was used in the Furious 7 movie. Because of the multimillion dollar price, few can afford these extremely fast cars.  It is nice to see a book on a lesser known brand. Grades 2-7.    


Sports Cars, Lykan HyperSport                                     --Lois McNicol

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