Lone Runner
Published on 1. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4594-1592-8 (ISBN)
Description
"Set in a diverse neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ontario, 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. "--
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 119 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4594-1592-8 (9781459415928)
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Person
DIRK McLEAN is the author of children's picture books, the Sports Stories novel Not Out, and Team Fugee and Tournament Fugee in Lorimer's Soccer United: Team Refugee series. He has also written radio drama and stage plays that have toured southern Ontario elementary schools. Dirk was born in Trinidad & Tobago and now lives and works in Toronto.