THE RUNNING DREAM By: Wendlin Van DraanenAfter a devastating car accident leaves Jessica without a leg, she thinks her life is over. Even after she learns that she'll walk again with the help of a prosthetic, her life still seems hopeless and depressing. Who cares about walking when you dream of being able to run: But then something amazing happens. Jessica's track team starts a fund raiser to help Jessica buy a runner's prosthetic. Only problem is, those legs aren't cheap, in fact, they cost about $20.000. Her friends are doing everything they can to help raise the money, but its hard when they're only revenue is coming from bake sales and car washes. As the months drag on and her classmates are nowhere near raising enough money for the leg, Jessica begins to wonder: Will she ever run again? Ages 12 and up. Knopf $16.99 Reviewed by Maggie age 16
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