| XC Contributor(s): Corvish, Dage (Author) |
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ISBN: 1793380961 ISBN-13: 9781793380968 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $11.87 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Coming Of Age |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6" W x 9" (0.86 lbs) 290 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From an early age, Xander Castner believes education will provide the means to escape his hellish, dysfunctional family life, but Val Luke arrives, turning school into a secondary level of Hell.At the start of 7th grade, a new student, a new teacher, and a new activity combine to renew Xandy's hopes and dreams, as he experiences the power of love, surging hormones, and cross country running.Long distance running provides the foundation for his mental stability as friendships crumble around him. Time and again, just when he thinks happiness within reach, the curtain is pulled, revealing he is still in Hell.All he can do is keep on running, avoid the pull of Marley Wood, and be true to his heart. |