Running for Gold

by Owen Slot

Everyone knows Danny Powell was born to run.

But no one knows Danny dreams of beating the fastest man on the planet.

Until one day Danny accidentally lets it slip, and that's it. His ambition is out there - and everyone's laughing at him. Except, what if Danny could be the next 100m world champion? With the Olympic Games on his doorstep, there's only one way to find out. Will Danny's family and friends cheer him over that finishing line - and watch his dream come true?

** From an award-winning chief sports reporter for The Times. Owen will be reporting on the Olympics for The Times, lending even more authority as the author of this series in the lead-up to the Games.

** The 100m mens final is the one of the most popular Olympic events, and Running for Gold features non-fiction facts and figures woven into an inspiring fictional story.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

My third favourite book ever ,even though it made me cry.

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great book, read with my Olympic-obsessed seven year old. We thoroughly enjoyed it even though it made us both shed tears along the way!

[Joshua W]

The best book in the world! I wish I could be that fast.