| Taking the Lead Contributor(s): Spafford-Fitz, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459414632 ISBN-13: 9781459414631 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Track & Field - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Lexile Measure: 520 |
| Series: Lorimer Sports Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 4.9" W x 7.6" (0.30 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jonas is captain of his school track team. He runs to win, and his specialty is the 100m sprint. Mistakenly entered in the 400m at a meet, Jonas is angry that he's not guaranteed a win. When his team loses the relay race, Jonas unfairly turns on one of his teammates. Jonas's coach strips him of his captaincy and kicks him off the team. Soon he meets Darren, a vision- and mobility-impaired teen who wants to run a 5k race. Jonas agrees to help Darren train. Through working with Darren, Jonas learns a new appreciation for his sport and what it really means to be a winner. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spafford-Fitz, Karen: - Karen Spafford-Fitz is the author of five books for children and teens, including the Lorimer SideStreets novels Push Back and Saving Grad, both named Resource Links Magazine's Year's Best. |