The Free-Girls Club

Leah Reed’s perfect life shatters when a mysterious health condition derails her dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and soccer star. Rock bottom arrives in the form of a fender bender with Judith Johns’ beat-up Buick.Judith’s life isn’t going according to plan, either. She’s furious at her sister for dying, and furious with her family for refusing to grieve. A gifted mechanic, she finds solace in Philadelphia’s gritty street racing scene. But when Leah’s accident threatens her only escape, Judith’s world ignites with fury—and an unexpected opportunity.As Leah works off her debt at the Johns’ family auto shop, she discovers a hidden talent for mechanics and the intoxicating thrill of street racing. Behind the wheel, for the first time since her diagnosis, she feels alive.When a ruthless competitor threatens to crush Judith’s family business, these unlikely allies hatch a daring plan. Together with junior artist and street-racing aficionado Mika Flores, they’ll storm Philly’s male-dominated racing circuit, demanding respect, a fair shot, and a cut of the prize money. But in a world where one wrong turn can cost you everything, Leah and Judith must decide how much they’re willing to risk for a shot at redemption, belonging, and the ride of their lives.This YA fiction includes a discussion guide for small groups, classes, or individual reflection. Read more