Children's Fiction Chapter Books
Jordan and Max, Race Day
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2024
- Category
- Chapter Books, LGBT, Friendship, General
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459839038
- Publish Date
- Aug 2024
- List Price
- $11.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459839014
- Publish Date
- Aug 2024
- List Price
- $8.95
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Description
Just how intense are the Massey Obstacle Olympics?
When Max tells Jordan that their school's end-of-year carnival will include the Massey Obstacle Olympics, Jordan is super excited. He's been jogging with his grandmother and dreaming of the chance to be in a real race. Even though chatter at school does make the obstacle course sound intimidating, and the new kid, Ivan, is trying to scare him off, Jordan knows that, with Max as his coach, he's ready for anything.
When it rains on the day of the carnival, Max starts panicking. Then Ivan shows up wearing fancy new cleats and Jordan begins to wonder if he's up for the challenge. But during the race, Jordan finds out that help can come from unlikely places—and new friendships can blossom when you least expect them.
This is the third book from Suzanne Sutherland featuring Jordan and Max, following Jordan and Max: Showtime and Jordan and Max, Field Trip!
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the authors
Suzanne Sutherland is an author and editor of books for young people who is passionate about inclusive and engaging storytelling. Her debut novel, When We Were Good, was selected for ALA’s Rainbow list and Under the Dusty Moon was a Toronto Public Library Top Ten Recommended Read for Teens. Suzanne lives in Toronto.
Suzanne Sutherland's profile page
Michelle Simpson grew up in the woods of Niagara Falls, Ontario and still resides there today. She is a full-time freelance illustrator, focusing mainly on children's publications, and holds a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College. Michelle has worked as a concept artist at KeyFrame Animation for kids cartoons such as Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate (Season 2) and Tee and Mo (Season 1). She is the author of Night Festival: A Silent Picture Book and Monsters In My House which was short-listed for the Canadian Self Publishing awards in 2014. Michelle has also illustrated Hanukkah Harvie vs. Santa Claus by David Michael Slater and Back Home by Shaista Kaba Fatehali. Michelle draws her inspiration for her artwork from nature, animals and folklore.
Editorial Reviews
“Children will enjoy reading Jordan and Max, Race Day and understand the message that you need to look beyond the outside to see the real person underneath. Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Centered on the theme that anyone can enjoy exercising, this book is both exciting and uplifting. The illustrations, which depict a diverse cast of characters and emphasize movement, enhance the story. A positive and engaging story about exercise and sportsmanship that is a worthwhile addition to any collection.”
School Library Journal (SLJ) Series Made Simple
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