| Lone Runner Contributor(s): McLean, Dirk (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459415922 ISBN-13: 9781459415928 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Track & Field - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.5" W x 4.7" (0.40 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set in a diverse neighborhood, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident at her mostly-white summer camp, Michaela comes into her own as part of her racially diverse school track team. Focusing on themes of persistence, friendship and overcoming rivalries, this book illuminates traits of connection, empathy and forgiveness. |