
By Jake Maddox, Tina Francisco (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series
Can Nimo balance her passion for running with the demands of school and health?
Nimo Mohamed, an ambitious eighth-grader, joins the varsity cross-country team, pushing herself to keep pace with older teammates. But as her grades fall and exhaustion sets in, Nimo faces a critical choice: continue her relentless pursuit or find a sustainable balance. Will she learn to pace herself before it's too late? This vibrant graphic novel captures the high stakes of sports and the challenges of growing up.
Eighth-grader Nimo Mohamed has made the varsity cross-country team and she’s determined to keep up with the older girls. So she’s training harder than ever, maybe too hard. Soon the runner’s grades are tumbling, her times are slipping, and her body is completely exhausted. Can Nimo learn to pace herself and stop this running overload? With its high-stakes sports story with an exciting full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is a winner for young readers.
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