When AIDS devastates thirteen-year-old Auma's village in Kenya during the 1980s, Auma must choose between staying to help her family and working toward a track scholarship that will take her away from home.
"Sisters Stella and Ellie Steckler are both determined to win a scholarship and escape their stifling small town, but their plans are upset when a new girl joins the cross country team and then disappears"--OCLC.
"A guide for girls and parents that offers the guidance and tools girls need to strive, thrive, and create a positive, lifelong relationship with the sport of running"--Provided by publisher.
Sophie is not just a unicorn expert--she's also a sports superstar! She knows exactly how to prepare for the longest, hardest race she's ever run and doesn't have time to listen to advice from her mom and dad. After all, Sophie is the family's expert athlete. But Sophie is so focused on following her Excellent Race Plan that she might miss what is happening around her! Find out if she's ready for the big event"--Provided by publisher.
Gianna has less than one week to complete her leaf project if she wants to compete in the upcoming cross-country sectionals, but issues like procrastination, disorganization--and her grandmother's declining health--seem destined to keep her from finishing.
Mia is excited about her first superspeed training class, but a bully on her relay team leads her to lose her shadow and, worse, to snap at her friends.
