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Patina "Patty" Jones is new to her school’s track team and must navigate the challenges of high school, the rigors of competition, and her own personal demons. As she trains, Patty discovers the importance of relying on her family support and the solidarity of teammates, learning that confidence and resilience grow through teamwork and self‑belief.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jason Reynolds
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