Track Series

 

Now, I am not a runner, generally speaking. I am, however always on the hunt for a good, short read that I can crank out either in an afternoon, or on a long drive. The Track series by Jason Reynolds fit the bill perfectly. 

The Track series has four books: Ghost, Patina, Sunny and Lu. All of these kids are part of the running program in their local town. In each book, you learn the back ground of each kid and why they run. Each runner has a reason and the way they are explained was really beautiful. I loved the coach and his willingness to put up with crazy kids and all their shenanigans. Each book has a great cast of side characters and by the end they feel like family. The four main kids (Ghost, Patina, Sunny and Lu) also form a tight bond and they rely upon each other to get themselves out of some sticky situations. This is a great quartet of books that are perfect for any aged reader! 

I hope you enjoy! 

Now, go and READ! 

Grab the series here: 

Ghost

Patina

Sunny

Lu