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After a heart transplant, teenage track star Katie O’Roark must confront the physical and emotional challenges of recovery while she strives to regain her former speed. With the support of her new friend Josh Martel, Katie tackles the intense training required to reach her dream of winning again. The story follows her journey of resilience, hope, and the bond that forms between two young people facing the aftermath of life‑changing illness.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lurlene McDaniel
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