{"product_id":"books-running-full-tilt-by-michael-currinder","title":"Running Full Tilt","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A fast-paced convincing drama of a young runner whose legs circle him back to the many conflicts he is trying to escape.\"-Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDead End in Norvelt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An honest and sensitive debut that memorably captures a teen runner's relationship with his brother and his brother's experience of autism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Like many siblings, Leo and Caleb have a complicated relationship. But Caleb's violent outbursts literally send Leo running. When the family is forced to relocate, Leo tries to settle into a new school, joining the cross-country team and discovering his talent for racing and endurance for distance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Things begin to look up for Leo when he befriends Curtis, a potential state champion who teaches Leo strategy and introduces him to a girl named Mary. But Leo's stability is short-lived as Caleb escalates his attacks on his brother, resentful of his sports success and new friendships.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Leo 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.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53671483375889,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781580898966.jpg?v=1781516249","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-running-full-tilt-by-michael-currinder","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}