Thoughts
There’s a B-plot in Colfer’s *Supernatralist* about gangs that race cars, and it’s really good. The A-plot has some really weird structural
issues. So I’m really not a fan of the book. I read it back in the day, just picked up a copy to see if the car race scene was as good as I remember. It’s quick, but pretty good. (I mean, it’s a kids book.) Pages 81-111 (midway through chapter 4 to midway through chapter 5–once the race is over it’s back to A-plot).
I wish I could describe why the A-plot is so bad. I think it’s because the characters don’t have much investment in it.