(Download PDF/Epub) Running Full Tilt Writen By Michael Currinder

Running Full Tilt

By : Michael Currinder

Book Synopsis :

Praised by Jack Gantos, author of Dead End in Norvelt , as "a quick read with a kick at the finish," this debut novel sensitively and memorably captures a teen runner's relationship with his autistic older brother.Like most siblings, Leo and Caleb have a complicated relationship. But Caleb's violent outbursts literally send Leo running. When the family is forced to relocate due to Caleb's uncontrollable behavior, Leo tries to settle into a new school, joining the cross-country team and discovering his talent for racing and endurance for distance. Things even begin to look up for Leo when he befriends Curtis, a potential state champion who teaches Leo strategy and introduces him to would-be girlfriend, Mary. But Leo's stability is short-lived as Caleb escalates his attacks on his brother, resentful of his sport successes and new friendships.Leo can't keep running away from his problems. But, with a little help from Curtis and Mary, he can appreciate his worth as a brother and his

Book Detail :

Author : Michael Currinder

Pages : 325 pages

Publisher : Charlesbridge Teen

Language :

ISBN-10 : 1580898963

ISBN-13 : 9781580898966

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