Lone Runner
By Dirk McLean
2021
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"Middle schoolers at a second grade reading level will root for Michaela as she steps out of her shell." ― School Library Journal Set in a diverse neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ontario, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident at her mostly-white summer camp, Michaela comes into her own as part of her racially diverse school track team. Focusing on themes of persistence, friendship and overcoming rivalries, this book illuminates traits of connection, empathy and forgiveness.
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Author
Dirk McLean
Author · 4 books
DIRK McLEAN is the author of children's picture books and Young Adult novels. He has also written radio drama and stage plays which have toured southern Ontario elementary schools. Dirk was born in Trinidad & Tobago, but lives in Toronto, Ontario.
