Lone Runner (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Review\n"An excellent choice for reluctant readers. Highly Recommended." ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials\n"An excellent read-aloud choice." ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials\n"Middle schoolers at a second grade reading level will root for Michaela as she steps out of her shell." ― School Library Journal\n"Actively celebrates Toronto’s diversity." ― School Library Journal\nSet 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.\nBook Description\nMichaela promises herself to make the cross-country team, finish every race and never let her teammates down