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Young Adult Fiction Death & Dying

Running Through It

by (author) Lorie Scarfarotti

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
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889956681
    Publish Date
    Sep 2022
    List Price
    $14.95
  • 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.

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Editorial Reviews

"A sensitively told story about parental illness interwoven with meaningful friendship and sports themes."
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