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Summer Matthews believes a small lie will keep her crush, David Marshall, interested and the two enjoy a budding friendship. Her confidence begins to grow when she joins him in daily routines and discovers David loves girl athletes. Wishing to win his heart, Summer fabricates an athletic background and secretly trains for a six‑mile race, despite never having run beyond blocks. With the support and eccentric guidance of her Irish grandfather, she pushes herself toward the event. However, when David reveals his intolerance for dishonesty, Summer must decide whether to reveal her deception or risk losing the man she loves.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julie Garwood
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