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At the start of high school, Tessa faces a pivotal choice: try out for the football team or keep running cross‑country. Her decision sparks a romantic connection with football prospect Caleb, strains her friendships with Marina and Lexie—who have encouraged cross‑country—and tests her relationship with her politically ambitious mother. Balancing sport, love, and family, Tessa navigates the challenges of teenage life and the pressures of pursuing her passions.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Thatcher Heldring
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