Books About Sprinting

The Best Sprinting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about sprinting? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Way Off Track
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Way Off Track

By Carl Brundtland, Claudia Davila (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the A Nansi Graphic Novel series

A race lost, a shoe obsession, and a $338 challenge. Can she win it all?

152 pages· 7,553 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 167 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Nansi, undefeated on the track, faces her first loss to Tania's flashy shoes. Desperate to reclaim her title, she needs $338 for her own pair before tryouts. As she navigates this challenge, Nansi's journey intertwines with Jamaican culture and the cunning spirit of Anansi. Will her determination lead her to victory or down a different path? With humor and heart, this tale explores ambition and the lengths one will go to win.
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