Running Behind, by Sylvia Taekema - Starting August 12th 2018

[Felicia]

Even though he was once his biggest rival, Jake Jarvis is thrilled when Spencer Solomon agrees to join the Diamonds cross-country team to compete in the Barry's Bay provincial championships. Everyone is pumped, everyone is focused, and Jake has to admit, he really likes their chances. At the last moment, Spencer informs the team that he can't go. Jake is furious. But when Spencer explains that he's worried about leaving his wheelchair-bound father alone, Jake gets to work on finding a solution to get Spencer and the Diamonds back on track.

[Melanie]

10%

(view spoiler)[So far, this is just okay. I don't really care about the characters or the storyline. I knew this book was about running, but it is just not holding my interest. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

18%

(view spoiler)[Oooh. So that is why he got so frustrated. Because if Spencer doesn't go, no one gets to go. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

29%

(view spoiler)[Well that was nice of Jake's dad to be happy to pick up Spencer's dad and drive up together to the race. Looks like the problem is solved?? (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

42%

(view spoiler)[They are all sharing something they are afraid of...the one guys says grapes. At first I'm like "what??", but then I continue reading and he explains that he almost choked on one, so I can understand now. I love grapes! (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

52%

(view spoiler)[Kind of smart to imagine your fears behind you so that you run faster. I can see how that would work. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

68%(view spoiler)[great teamwork, but that guy played dirty. He better catch him! (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Finished

(view spoiler)[I'm glad that guy was disqualified. And they got first place as a team! Awesome! (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "10%

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(view spoiler)[I feel the same. Just not that good so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

24% (view spoiler)[So sad. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "29%

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(view spoiler)[That was nice and it does seem as thought the problem should be solved. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "42%

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(view spoiler)[I still think it's weird he's afraid of grapes. If he had choked on pizza or a cookie would he then be afraid of that? (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "Finished

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(view spoiler)[I had a feeling that he'd be disqualified, but then when the boys didn't report him I wasn't so sure. Glad he was and that the team got first place. (hide spoiler)]