Felsen était un auteur prolifique dont les œuvres exploraient souvent des thèmes tels que la toxicomanie, le sexisme et le racisme. Son écriture se caractérisait par son réalisme, présentant fréquemment des fins malheureuses et des héros rebelles. Felsen visait à aborder ces questions complexes dans la littérature destinée aux jeunes lecteurs, affirmant être en avance sur son temps. Ses livres, en particulier sa série sur les voitures, reflétaient la morale et les préjugés de l'époque, bien qu'il soit devenu connu pour ses personnages héroïques aux prises avec ces mêmes luttes.
The story explores the financial struggles of a teenager contemplating the purchase of a car, even a used one. It delves into themes of responsibility, independence, and the challenges of budgeting as the protagonist navigates the complexities of saving money, making sacrifices, and understanding the true cost of ownership. The narrative highlights the journey of self-discovery and the importance of financial literacy in a young person's life.
Every year a new fad makes its mark at Raccoon Forks High: noisy, outlandish, expensive, silly, but never dangerous or destructive. Even the latest fad of drag racing to school was tame compared to the wild crazes that had seized students in other towns. That is, until David "Outlaw" Galt transferred from Capital City High. Usurping Mike Revere's position as the best boy with the best car, and stealing the girl who went with it, he set off a power struggle the likes of which Raccon Forks had never seen. But Mike was willing to drive his way to victory, no matter the cost. Crash Club captured the heart and soul of 1950s hot rod culture. The lean, mean story follows Revere's hard-driving path to rodding redemption, riffs on some meaningful messages, and unleashes a fast and furious read. Dig in and learn what millions of readers already know; the world's most popular hot rod novel is a hopped-up high-horsepower thrill ride.