Full Product Details
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Random House Reference
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 21.70cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780375866678
ISBN 10: 0375866671
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 11 January 2011
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
I read The Running Dream on my way to the World Championships. I nearly missed my flight for reading it and inhaled it before I touched down. It's a truly touching story that feels very real. --Katrin Green, Paralympic Gold Medalist This heart-touching story is a helpful reminder that we must appreciate each day and each blessing. When I go around Rigor Mortis Bend and think of Jessica, my legs do not feel nearly as tired anymore. --Jordan Hasay, four-time USA Track & Field Jr. Women's Champion Van Draanen's extensive research into both running and amputees pays dividends--readers will truly feel what's it like to walk (or run) a mile (or 10) in Jessica's shoes. --Booklist Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen's prose matches Jessica's at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story. --Kirkus Reviews Van Draanen delivers an abundance of interesting medical detail and emotional authenticity in this accessible and inspirational novel. --The Horn Book Magazine
I read T he Running Dream on my way to the World Championships. I nearly missed my flight for reading it and inhaled it before I touched down. It's a truly touching story that feels very real. --Katrin Green, Paralympic Gold Medalist This heart-touching story is a helpful reminder that we must appreciate each day and each blessing. When I go around Rigor Mortis Bend and think of Jessica, my legs do not feel nearly as tired anymore. --Jordan Hasay, four-time USA Track & Field Jr. Women's Champion Van Draanen's extensive research into both running and amputees pays dividends--readers will truly feel what's it like to walk (or run) a mile (or 10) in Jessica's shoes. -- Booklist Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen's prose matches Jessica's at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story. -- Kirkus Reviews Van Draanen delivers an abundance of interesting medical detail and emotional authenticity in this accessible and inspirational novel. -- The Horn Book Magazine
I read The Running Dream on my way to the World Championships. I nearly missed my flight for reading it and inhaled it before I touched down. It's a truly touching story that feels very real. --Katrin Green, Paralympic Gold Medalist This heart-touching story is a helpful reminder that we must appreciate each day and each blessing. When I go around Rigor Mortis Bend and think of Jessica, my legs do not feel nearly as tired anymore. --Jordan Hasay, four-time USA Track & Field Jr. Women's Champion Van Draanen's extensive research into both running and amputees pays dividends--readers will truly feel what's it like to walk (or run) a mile (or 10) in Jessica's shoes. --Booklist Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen's prose matches Jessica's at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story. --Kirkus Reviews Van Draanen delivers an abundance of interesting medical detail and emotional authenticity in this accessible and inspirational novel. --The Horn Book Magazine -I read The Running Dream on my way to the World Championships. I nearly missed my flight for reading it and inhaled it before I touched down. It's a truly touching story that feels very real.---Katrin Green, Paralympic Gold Medalist -This heart-touching story is a helpful reminder that we must appreciate each day and each blessing. When I go around -Rigor Mortis Bend- and think of Jessica, my legs do not feel nearly as tired anymore.---Jordan Hasay, four-time USA Track & Field Jr. Women's Champion -Van Draanen's extensive research into both running and amputees pays dividends--readers will truly feel what's it like to walk (or run) a mile (or 10) in Jessica's shoes.---Booklist -Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen's prose matches Jessica's at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story.---Kirkus Reviews -Van Draanen delivers an abundance of interesting medical detail and emotional authenticity in this accessible and inspirational novel.---The Horn Book Magazine I read T he Running Dream on my way to the World Championships. I nearly missed my flight for reading it and inhaled it before I touched down. It's a truly touching story that feels very real. --Katrin Green, Paralympic Gold Medalist This heart-touching story is a helpful reminder that we must appreciate each day and each blessing. When I go around Rigor Mortis Bend and think of Jessica, my legs do not feel nearly as tired anymore. --Jordan Hasay, four-time USA Track & Field Jr. Women's Champion Van Draanen's extensive research into both running and amputees pays dividends--readers will truly feel what's it like to walk (or run) a mile (or 10) in Jessica's shoes. -- Booklist Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen's prose matches Jessica's at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story. -- Kirkus Reviews Van Draanen delivers an abundance of interesting medical detail and emotional authenticity in this accessible and inspirational novel. -- The Horn Book Magazine
Author Information
WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN recently ran her first marathon. She was struck by the people with physical handicaps who were also running and was inspired to write this book about overcoming adversity with courage and grace and strength. Van Draanen was a teacher for many years before turning to writing full-time. She is the author of many beloved and award-winning books. For middle graders she’s written Swear to Howdy, and the Sammy Keyes mystery series. For teens and tweens, there’s Flipped, The Running Dream, Confessions of a Serial Kisser and Runaway. And for younger readers, check out The Shredderman quartet and the Gecko and Sticky. Wendelin Van Draanen lives in Central California with her husband and two sons. Find her on the web at WendelinVanDraanen.com or on Twitter: @WendelinVanD.
