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A newbie to the track team, Patina "Patty" Jones must learn to rely on her family and teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons. Book #2
Quick Summary
Patina "Patty" Jones runs like lightning, but she can't outrun the weight of her family's struggles, and watching her finally lean on her teammates instead of pushing everyone away hits harder than any race medal. Kids will root for this fierce underdog as she battles rivals on the track, dodges tough questions about her absent father, and learns that being strong doesn't mean going it alone. If your kid loves the raw honesty and sports drama of "Ghost" or "The Crossover," they'll sprint through this in one sitting. Perfect for grades 5-7 who crave stories with heart, humor, and a heroine who refuses to quit.