Pub Date: April 9, 2024
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2023042096
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Dust Cover, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 10 to 14
Physical Info: 1.10" H x 8.11" L x 5.75" W ( 0.85 lbs) 304 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Sports and Recreation | Track and Field | Social Themes | SelfEsteem and SelfReliance
Description: "Determined to regain her sense of accomplishment after losing her top-class ranking to Jonah, Grace decides to compete against him in a Labor Day half-marathon, but as they train together, she learns valuable lessons about what truly matters"--
Brief description: Laurie Morrison taught middle school for ten years before writing Every Shiny Thing, her middle-grade debut with co-author Cordelia Jensen. She is also the author of Up for Air, Saint Ivy, and Coming Up Short. She received her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Philadelphia.
Review Quotes: "This well-paced novel is a balm for readers who may be struggling with senses of self that are narrowly defined by grades or athletic performance...An insightful read that highlights the struggles and strides young people make toward self-awareness."-- "Kirkus"