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Book Synopsis: Laurie Morrison’s Keeping Pace is a poignant middle-grade novel about friends-turned-rivals training for a half-marathon—and rethinking what it means to win and what they mean to each other. Grace has been working for years to beat her former friend Jonah Perkins’s GPA so she can be named top scholar of the eighth grade. But when Jonah beats her for the title, it feels like none of Grace’s academic accomplishments have really mattered. They weren’t enough to win—or to impress her dad. And then the wide, empty summer looms. With nothing planned and no more goals or checklists, she doesn’t know what she’s supposed to be working toward.
Eager for something to occupy her days, Grace signs up for a half-marathon race that she and Jonah used to talk about running together. Jonah’s running it, too. Maybe if she can beat Jonah on race day, she’ll feel OK again. But as she begins training with Jonah and checking off a new list of summer goals, she starts to question what—and who—really matters to her. Is winning at all costs really worth it?
Engaging and heartfelt, Keeping Pace is about wanting to win at all costs—and having to learn how to fail.
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Get ready to be moved by the heartfelt story of Keeping Pace. Laurie Morrison's middle-grade novel follows the journey of Grace and Jonah as they train for a half-marathon, redefining the true meaning of winning and their friendship along the way.
Grace has always strived to outshine Jonah academically, desperate to be named the top scholar of eighth grade. However, when Jonah unexpectedly surpasses her and claims the title, Grace is left questioning the value of her achievements and her own self-worth. With an aimless summer ahead, Grace decides to embark on a half-marathon race that she and Jonah had once dreamed about running together. Will beating Jonah on race day bring back the sense of accomplishment she craves?
In the midst of training together and pursuing new summer goals, Grace starts to realize that winning isn't everything. Keeping Pace delves into the deeper questions of what truly matters and the consequences of relentless competition. Explore the captivating themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth.
Don't miss out on the chance to be inspired by Keeping Pace. Join Grace and Jonah on their emotional journey while discovering the significance of genuine connections and the joy in taking life one step at a time. It's time to reconsider what it means to win and what truly matters. Order your copy now by clicking here and experience the transformative power of Keeping Pace.
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