High School Runner: Freshman

by Bill Kenley

High School Runner (Freshman) effectively follows the long-held tradition of coming-of-age novels, but with some twists. It tells the story of Sherman Leopold Kindle, or K1, a ninth grader beginning his high school journey as an initially apprehensive member of the cross-country track team. Over the course of the season, he learns to rise to the challenge of the work, self-discipline, teamwork, and most importantly, empathy. His often hilarious, sometimes pathetic, and ultimately pitiful coach mentors all of the runners - veteran or rookie, braggart or slacker, star or dud - in less-than-conventional fashion. As his life falls completely apart - both personal and professional - Coach Viddstein molds his team and inspires them to their greatest success. With splendid details and incisive, humorous writing, Bill Kenley brings Freshman Runner to the finish line.

284 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2015

About the author

Bill Kenley earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University and a master's degree from Ohio State University. Twice voted the most inspiring and influential teacher at his high school, he’s taught creative writing at the college and high school levels. He’s got a 2:47 marathon P.R. and a 50-miler under his belt.