Children's Fiction Track & Field
Lone Runner
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2021
- Category
- Track & Field, Bullying, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459415928
- Publish Date
- Feb 2021
- List Price
- $12.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459415935
- Publish Date
- Feb 2021
- List Price
- $12.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459415942
- Publish Date
- Aug 2021
- List Price
- $27.99 USD
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Description
"Middle schoolers at a second grade reading level will root for Michaela as she steps out of her shell." — School Library Journal
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.
About the author
DIRK McLEAN is the author of children's picture books, the Lorimer Sports Stories novel Not Out, and Team Fugee. He has also written radio drama and stage plays which have toured southern Ontario elementary schools. Dirk was born in Trinidad & Tobago and now lives in Toronto.
Awards
- Long-listed, The 49th Shelf - Kids Summer Reading List
Editorial Reviews
"Middle schoolers at a second grade reading level will root for Michaela as she steps out of her shell."
School Library Journal
"Actively celebrates Toronto’s diversity."
School Library Journal
"An excellent choice for reluctant readers. Highly Recommended."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"An excellent read-aloud choice."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
