Book Series · 5 Books

Track Books

In order from Ghost to Coach.

The Track series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jason Reynolds, published between 2016 and 2025. Written for ages 10–13, most books run about 240 pages. Subjects across the series include running and track and field.

Ghost
Patina
Sunny
Lu
Coach
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ghost
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Ghost

By Jason Reynolds

A young sprinter must outrun his past to achieve greatness on the track team.

208 pages· 39,201 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: Castle 'Ghost' Cranshaw dreams of being the fastest sprinter on his middle school track team, but his troubled past threatens to derail him. Haunted by memories of fleeing his violent father, Ghost struggles to channel his raw talent under the guidance of a former Olympic coach. As he races toward the Junior Olympics, Ghost must confront his fears and prove to himself that he can overcome his history. Will he find the strength to stay on track, or will his past catch up to him? Discover the electrifying journey of a boy running for more than just victory.
In reading order

Track Series

5 books · Published 2016–2025

#1
Ghost
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

A young sprinter must outrun his past to achieve greatness on the track team.

#2
Patina
#2 in Series
Sale price
$759

Patina

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

Can Patty outrun her fears and learn to trust her team?

#3
Sunny
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

Sunny

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

Sunny must find his place on the track team without running. Can he redefine his path and heal his past?

#4
Lu
#4 in Series
Sale price
$759

Lu

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

Lu faces unexpected hurdles on and off the track to discover what true victory means.

#5
Coach
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1697

Coach

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2025

A young sprinter's prized shoes vanish, leading to a deeper family mystery.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Track series?

There are 5 books in the Track series. It began with Ghost in 2016, and the newest book, Coach, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Track books in?

Start with Ghost and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Track books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Track book is the longest?

Coach (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 52,823 words (256 pages).

Which Track book is the shortest?

Sunny (Book #3) is the shortest at 24,658 words (192 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Track to life.

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Jason Reynolds

Author

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