Running in Her Shadow

by Robert Rigby

A gifted track and field athlete, Megan Morgan has all the makings of an Olympic superstar. Whether sprinting, jumping or hurdling, her body moves like quicksilver and her sporting dreams look set to become reality. Backing Megan all the way is her determined mother. A promising athlete in her youth, she will not rest until her daughter competes for Team Great Britain. But where is the line between love and obsession? And how much pressure can Megan withstand?

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

About the author

Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician. He turned to writing for radio, television, and the theatre, and has also directed and performed in children’s theatre throughout the country. He has become an established young people’s playwright, and his award-winning work with youth theatre companies has been seen in Britain, Europe, the USA, and Africa. He wrote the novelizations of the movies Goal! and Goal II, and his scripts for television include the long-running BBC children’s drama series, Byker Grove.

Reviews

[Grace B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Megan loves running and is beginning to win all her races. Her mum a previous runner really wants her to win. Yet her dad loves when she wins but doesn't mind as long as she has fun. Megan's mum never succeeded in her career of running so is it possible she is getting megan to finish her unfinished career...