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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Way Off Track
Written by Carl Brundtland · Illustrated by Claudia Davila
Book #1 in the A Nansi Graphic Novel series
A race lost, a shoe obsession, and a $338 challenge. Can she win it all?
3.6 Goodreads · 167 ratings
152 pages· 7,553 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· GN440L
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
Step aside for a fresh and funny new voice in middle-grade graphic novels.Nansi has never lost a race … until snobby Tania beats her in an unofficial event. Surely it’s Tania’s flashy shoes that gave her the edge. Nansi has to get a pair before the track tryouts! But how will she kick up $338?Incorporating Jamaican culture and the West African trickster character, Anansi, debut author Carl Brundtland has created an endearingly self-absorbed heroine who always goes the distance - even if it’s the wrong way. With award-winning illustrator Claudia Dávila’s expressive art, Way Off Track hits the ground running with humor, hijinks and a whole lot of heart.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 152
- Words
- 7,553
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- GN440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 558941
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2025
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781525310041
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