I have been reading The Running Dream and it's an amazing book! I would recommend it to every girl and boy that have their number one sport that means the world to them.
The Running Dream
By Wendelin Van Draanen
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 2 - 8 | X | 4.1 | 60309 |
The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story that’s perfect for the millions who watch the Olympics or anyone who’s ever thought that something was impossible. Readers will revel in the story of a girl who puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before—after she’s told she’ll never run again.
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?
As she struggles to cope with crutches and a first cyborg-like prosthetic, Jessica feels oddly both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don't know what to say, act like she's not there. Which she could handle better if she weren't now keenly aware that she'd done the same thing herself to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she's missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her.
With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?
As she struggles to cope with crutches and a first cyborg-like prosthetic, Jessica feels oddly both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don't know what to say, act like she's not there. Which she could handle better if she weren't now keenly aware that she'd done the same thing herself to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she's missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her.
With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
ISBN-13: 9780375866289
ISBN-10: 0375866280
Published on 3/20/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Book Reviews (34)
An incredible story of determination, courage, and character. It made me want to be a better person.
this is an awesome book!!! it takes you through the heartrending story of how track star Jessica Carlisle goes through a tragic accident in which she loses her leg. in this book you can watch her not only walk again...but run again. :) <3
Very inspirational and heart warming.