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Racing the Past

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By Sis Deans
Publisher Henry Holt Co.
Racing the Past
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A moving story about survival, recovery, and the power of determination.There was something else driving Ricky as he sped down Ridge Road under that cloudless blue sky. Everybody knows a Gordons middle name is Thief. The hatred and hurt rose up inside him. His stride lengthened. His arms pumped faster. He could feel the newfound fuel burning in his muscles. Today would be the day Ricky beat the bus.The best thing your father ever did was get himself killed.Though hed never admit it out loud, secretly Ricky Gordon agrees. Its been three months since his dads fatal car accident, but Ricky is still haunted by memories of violent beatings and hurtful words. His mind wont let him forget, and neither will the kids at school. And if Ricky gets into one more fight hell be in serious trouble. The fights always begin on the bus. Thats where the kids corner Ricky, teasing him until hes so angry that he hits back. There has to be another way to get to school. Ricky decides to try running.At first the threemile run is pure torture, but soon he begins to build speed and stamina. Its not long before people notice his dedication and his talent. And finally he accepts the challenge that has been facing him all along he will race the bus and win.

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36601 words36,601 words
160 pages160 pages
Lexile 950LLexile 950L
Grade 5 to 8Grade 5 to 8
Published 2001Published 2001

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