Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
My Year in the Middle
In 1970 Alabama, Lu's running talent challenges racial divides and tests her friendships.
288 pages· 51,110 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 817 ratings
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