The Running Dream
by Wendelin Van Draanen
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 17.1K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 332 pages.
About The Running Dream
An award-winning and inspiring novel. When Jessica's dreams are shattered, she puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before.
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?As she struggles to cope with crutches and a first cyborg-like prosthetic, Jessica feels oddly both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don't know what to say, act like she's not there. Which she could handle better if she weren't now keenly aware that she'd done the same thing herself to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she's missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her.With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Wendelin Van Draanen |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 332 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Sports, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,061 |
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What genre is The Running Dream?
The Running Dream is categorized as Young Adult, Sports, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is The Running Dream worth reading?
Based on 17.1K reader ratings, The Running Dream has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Running Dream?
The Running Dream has 332 pages.
Who wrote The Running Dream?
The Running Dream was written by Wendelin Van Draanen. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Running Dream?
The ISBN-13 for The Running Dream is 9780375866680.0.
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