Racing Hearts
Racing Hearts
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Annotation: In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Sienna trains for a triathlon in honor of her dead best friend, while falling for a mysterious jock.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #363807
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Special Formats: High Low High Low
Publisher: Orca Books
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/15/23
Pages: 117 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-459-83680-4 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-3970-X
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-459-83680-8 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-3970-7
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2022950243
Dimensions: 20 cm.
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

A quick-paced romance with a joyful message.Five months ago, Sienna Shoring's best friend, Stacey, died from suicide, and though that temporarily meant she was left alone by classmates, now the fatphobic bullying has started up again. Sienna is barely holding it together when a package is mailed to school addressed to her and Stacey. It turns out to be for a triathlon the girls signed up for together as a joke. Blake, a jock Sienna has had a crush on for a while, won't let her just forget about it. Not only does he seem to know who she is, he also seems to be determined to get her to do the triathlon. Against her better judgment, Sienna takes his advice and starts training for it-and Blake joins her as she exercises. As they continue to train together, they become closer-but there may be more to Blake's interest in her than she'd initially thought. In this body-positive story that is delightful from start to finish, Sienna is a charming and relatable lead, and Blake is the kind love interest who's easy to root for. With an immersive narrative that is effortless and simple, this is guaranteed to become a favorite for reluctant readers with an interest in romance. Main characters are cued white.Satisfying and endearing. (Romance. 12-18)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: 7-12
Guided Reading Level: I

To honor the death of her best friend, teen Sienna signs up to do a triathlon and finds a connection with an unexpected training partner in this body-positive romance exploring first love, grief, perseverance and trusting in yourself.

Five months ago, Sienna Shoring lost her best friend, Stacey, to suicide. Now Sienna's back at school, strugglingand failingto find her new place in the social hierarchy. Awkward and alone, Sienna is still dealing with her grief. When a package arrives for the Try It Triathlon, which Stacey signed them up for as a joke, its like receiving a message from the grave. Sienna has no experience with running or biking. And she doesnt even own a swimsuit. But she decides to take on the challenge in honor of her best friend, despite being a fat girl. And when mysterious jock Blake Romano approaches her unexpectedly and offers to train with her, she can hardly say no. He seems to understand her in a way no one else does. But Blake has a secret that might just break Siennas heart, even as hes winning it.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they dont like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.


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