{"product_id":"9781632896490","title":"Running Full Tilt","description":"Praised by Jack Gantos, author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDead End in Norvelt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eas \"a quick read with a kick at the finish,\" this debut novel sensitively and memorably captures a teen runner's relationship with his autistic older brother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike most siblings, Leo and Caleb have a complicated relationship. But Caleb's violent outbursts literally send Leo running. When the family is forced to relocate due to Caleb's uncontrollable behavior, Leo tries to settle into a new school, joining the cross-country team and discovering his talent for racing and endurance for distance. Things even begin to look up for Leo when he befriends Curtis, a potential state champion who teaches Leo strategy and introduces him to would-be girlfriend, Mary. But Leo's stability is short-lived as Caleb escalates his attacks on his brother, resentful of his sport successes and new friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo can't keep running away from his problems. But, with a little help from Curtis and Mary, he can appreciate his worth as a brother and his own capacity for growth, both on and off the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise from \u003cb\u003eJack Gantos\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDead  End in Norvelt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHole in My Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Trouble With Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \"Currinder's novel, \u003ci\u003eRunning Full Tilt, \u003c\/i\u003eis a fast-paced convincing drama of a young runner whose legs circle him back to the many conflicts he is trying to escape--but he can't outrun himself. A quick read with a kick at the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise from \u003cb\u003ePaul Volponi\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Final Four\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBlack and White\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRikers High\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\"We feel the inner strength it takes to compete on every page of this splendid narrative, until, as readers, we are running as well--engrossed, and loving every step of the journey.\"","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152028352752,"sku":"9781632896490","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781632896490_p0.jpg?v=1763675217","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781632896490","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}