"Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--Provided by publisher.
Tyrese helped introduce Daniel to basketball, but after Tyrese drops out and joins a gang, Daniel avoids him until Tyrese asks Daniel to borrow his grandfather's gun.
Victor, a Mexican American teenager known for being a fast runner, deals with racism at school, but finds strength in his family, future, and romantic interest in Tiffany, the most popular girl in school.
Text and illustrations describe the rules, equipment, and techniques of track and field sprints, and training tips, a glossary, and a further reading list are also provided.
Xavier decides to give up his work as a driver for Emilio, a drug runner, and rejoin the track team, but when Emilio taps his fourteen-year-old brother Hugo as his replacement, Xavier knows he has to take stronger steps to keep everyone safe.
Victor, a Mexican American teenager known for being a fast runner, deals with racism at school, but finds strength in his family, future, and romantic interest in Tiffany, the most popular girl in school.
Tyrese helped introduce Daniel to basketball, but after Tyrese drops out and joins a gang, Daniel avoids him until Tyrese asks Daniel to borrow his grandfather's gun.
Having a tough time adjusting to the increasing competition on her track team and challenging friendships, Maddy soon discovers that a friend is being bullied and another team member has been robbed, two events she believes are connected.