This series follows a young boy navigating challenges both at home and in school. His life takes a transformative turn when he discovers a talent for running and joins a team. The narratives focus on overcoming obstacles, building friendships, and finding one's path to success. It's an inspiring tale of courage and determination, showcasing the power of sports to change lives.
Running. That's all Ghost has ever known. But he's been running for all the wrong reasons - until he meets Coach who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him?
It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina!Patty, as she's known to her friends, has lost her dad and her mum has lost her legs. Now she has to go to the posh school and her run team has become a relay team. Independent I can do it all Patty has to work with her team mates to win.
Sunny, the protagonist in this third installment of a critically acclaimed series, strives to shine despite his troubled past. He is one of four kids from diverse backgrounds on an elite middle school track team aiming for the Junior Olympics. Each has much to prove, both to themselves and to each other. Sunny stands out with his goofy smile and laid-back demeanor, but his life is far from perfect. He grapples with feelings of guilt, believing he is responsible for his mother's death during childbirth, a belief reinforced by his father's cold treatment. Sunny feels he can only earn his dad's approval through running, despite his lack of passion for it. In a moment of defiance, he stops running mid-race, worsening his relationship with his father and leaving his friends behind. Coach prompts him to express his true desires, leading Sunny to reveal his love for dance. However, dancing and track don't mix. In a moment of inspiration, Sunny discovers the discus throw—a sport that merges the rhythm of hip-hop, the precision of ballet, and the flair of dance. As he practices, he learns to let go of his burdens, potentially finding a path to healing just in time.
“Pure gold.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “The perfect anchor leg for a well-run literary relay.” —Kirkus Reviews Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that’s got nothing to do with being a track star. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that—not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings—no one’s gonna outshine him. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu’s way—literally and not-so-literally—and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means. Expect the unexpected in this final event in Jason Reynold’s award-winning and bestselling Track series.