An honest and sensitive debut that memorably captures a teen runner’s relationship with his brother and his brother’s experience of autism
Like many siblings, Leo and Caleb have a complicated relationship. But Caleb's violent outbursts literally send Leo running. When the family is forced to relocate, Leo tries to settle into a new school, joining the cross-country team and discovering his talent for racing and endurance for distance.
Things begin to look up for Leo when he befriends Curtis, a potential state champion who teaches Leo strategy and introduces him to a girl named Mary. But Leo's stability is short-lived as Caleb escalates his attacks on his brother, resentful of his sports success and new friendships.
Leo can't keep running away from his problems. But, with a little help from Curtis and Mary, he can appreciate his worth as a brother and his own capacity for growth, both on and off the field.
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Release date
September 5, 2017 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781632896490
- File size: 2787 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781632896490
- File size: 2787 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.6
- Lexile® Measure: 810
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 3-4
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