That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. “Trouble is, you can’t run away from yourself. Joanne Owen Find This Book In Suitable For: Truly I cannot wait to spend more time in the company of Coach, Ghost and his teammates, each of whom will feature in future books in the series. His “No! Don’t do it!” decisions and ensuing scrapes are evoked with intensity and humour (just wait for the “silver bullet” incident). Ghost’s voice is endearingly authentic, honest and funny - pitch-perfect for his age and the novel’s readership. Coach is exactly the mentor Ghost and his diverse bunch of talented teammates need. The coach, a former Olympic gold medalist, immediately invites him to join the team and they form a heart-melting bond fuelled by friendly sparring. It’s just something I knew how to do”, he explains. Hassled at school for his Mom-made haircuts, and constantly trying to avoid “altercations” that wind up making his school file bulge, Ghost’s life takes an upward turn when he spontaneously races a budding elite sprinter at a training session and wins. “Running isn’t anything I ever had to practice. This first book in the four part Run series is a world class middle grade story with all the witty tenderness of Louis Sachar and a whole lot of heart, humour and edge-of-your-seat action.Ĭastle Cranshaw (better known as Ghost) discovered his talent for running the night he and his mom fled his violent dad. Pitch perfect characterisation in a powerful story that shows how talent and support can turn a life around. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020 |

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