Running Scared
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013 · Est. 42 min read

Running Scared

Written by Jake Maddox and Emma C Bernay · Illustrated by Katie Wood

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A runner must conquer her fear of failure to stay on the team.

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63 pages· 4,998 words· Est. 42 min read· 490L
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Olivia loves running for fun, but joining the track team fills her with dread. Terrified of finishing last and facing ridicule, she starts quitting mid-race. When her aunt discovers her secret, Olivia must confront her fears or risk losing her place on the team. Can she find the courage to run without fear and prove herself?

From the publisher

Olivia likes running - when she’s doing it for fun, that is. But when her friend convinces her to join the track team, Olivia panics. She’s convinced she’ll come in last place, and people will make fun of her. So Olivia starts dropping out in the middle of her races. When her aunt realizes what she’s doing, Olivia has to face her fears and quit running scared.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
63
Words
4,998
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
155894
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Capstone Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434242037
LCCN
2012029140

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