Young Adult Fiction Death & Dying
Running Through It
- Publisher
- Red Deer Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2022
- Category
- Death & Dying, Death & Dying, Track & Field
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 14
- Recommended Grade
- 5 to 9
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889956681
- Publish Date
- Sep 2022
- List Price
- $14.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780889957060
- Publish Date
- Sep 2022
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
Over the course of a week, thirteen-year-old Track & Field runner, Josie Tomaselli, confronts multiple challenges with humour, confusion, fear, "lady balls," and the inspiration of her pre-race music playlist. As the big race approaches, she's missing the support of her father, who is dying of cancer. While at first she refuses to acknowledge the possibility of losing him, in the end she rallies to face the situation and find a way to say goodbye to her dad.
About the author
Running Through It is Lorie Scarfarotti's debut novel. She lives in Toronto with her husband, three children and puppy, Rio.
Editorial Reviews
"A sensitively told story about parental illness interwoven with meaningful friendship and sports themes."
— Kirkus Reviews