Chasing the Baton

Game Face

by Rich Wallace

Marcus Thorpe just had the first, and worst, 400-meter race of his seventh-grade life. He knows it was rough, but his friends' jokes are starting to sting. Luckily, redemption is in sight. If Marcus can just find the right pace, he can earn a spot in the 4x400 relay and prove his worth at the special meet at the high school. Will he pull his weight, or will the final stretch crush him again?

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this quartet of books. Four athletic friends who support each other in their individual sports - they struggle with real things - nerves, put downs, training, competition and practice. Kids can find themselves in these books.