This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
Tim Packman was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. where his passion for racing started by watching his family run the short tracks of the area. He went on to become an announcer, award-winning writer/broadcaster/author and public relations specialist in NASCAR for the last decade. He's been part of two Daytona 500 championships and two NASCAR championships.
All of the characters in the book are based off actual people who have crossed Tim's path in the WNY and NASCAR rankings. This is Tim's second book, with his first being "Bobby Allison - A Racer's Racer" about the fun things that took place in the Hall of Fame driver's career.
Tim hopes you enjoy the story, and message, of "Funny Dan the Race Car Man" as much as he did bringing it all to life.
Reviewed by Rhonda Fischer for Readers' Favorite
"Funny Dan The Race Car Man" is a very enjoyable book. I was not a race car man, woman or fan, but now this fun book has turned me into a believer. I loved the names of the drivers like Gentle Jim, Cheap Pete, Evil Eddie, Speedy Scott, and Funny Dan. That drew me in like a magnet and I found myself laughing out loud. I love how a professional can describe his topic using a language modified for a child's understanding. Learning the racing terms at the end of the book is also a wonderful idea for the child to ponder.
Raising three boys myself, and knowing that boys love to go FAST, and that love of cars is always on their minds, I say I loved the book. This book would make the perfect gift for the young reader, as it teaches that hard work, love, and determination will pay off whether you come in first place or not. You just finish the race and you will be a winner. Learning the antics of this book will keep your child safe if he chooses to become a daredevil race car lover. The book also explains how a child can get into racing. "The one thing you have to do-to be the best at anything in life is to read, read and read some more to learn all you can. You will be well-educated on what you want to do and smarter when you start to work in racing. To be a better person always remember the three phrases that will always make you a better person: Please, Thank You, and I'm Sorry," as stated in the book.
The comic like colorful illustrations complemented the story very nicely. All in all this book is a two thumbs up!
