· The Running Dream by Wendelin van Draanen. October 3, Septem thehealingshelf. An emotional read that offers a fresh take on the typical overcoming an obstacle story. After a devastating accident, life will never be the same for track star Jessica Carlisle. But maybe change isn’t always completely bad. · Her novel The Running Dream was awarded ALA’s Schneider Family Award for its portrayal of the disability experience. Van Draanen's latest book, Hope in the Mail, is part memoir, part writing guided, designed to encourage aspiring writers to pursue their dream. Van Draanen is also the author of two short chapter-book series/5(K). The Running Dream, by Wendelin Van Draanen, features sixteen-year-old Jessica Carlisle as its protagonist and first-person narrator. After setting a personal record in the meter dash at a track meet, Jessica’s team bus is struck by another vehicle, resulting in the death of one student and the loss of Jessica’s leg. The story encompasses Jessica’s coming-of-age as she learns to adapt to changes .
Wendelin Van Draanen ("Van Draw-nen") has written more than thirty novels for young readers and teens. She is the author of the book Edgar-winning Sammy Keyes mystery series, and wrote Flipped which was named a Top Children's Novel for the 21st Century by SLJ and became a Warner Brothers feature film. by Wendelin Van Draanen. Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award. Jessica thinks her life read more. 11 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Audio Excerpt. from The Running Dream. Name Pronunciation with Wendelin Van Draanen. Grade. When WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN ran her first marathon, she was struck by the people with physical handicaps who were also running and was inspired to write this boo.
In Wendelin Van Draanen’s award winning novel “The Running Dream” the action starts right off the bat. Within the first few sentences the reader is introduced to the main character and track enthusiast, Jessica who was recently involved in a bus accident and unfortunately lost her leg. Her other stand-alone titles include Wild Bird, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, Runaway, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, Swear to Howdy, and The Running Dream which was awarded ALA’s Schneider Family Award for its portrayal of the disability experience. Van Draanen has also created two four-book series for younger readers. The Running Dream by Wendelin van Draanen October 3, Septem thehealingshelf An emotional read that offers a fresh take on the typical overcoming an obstacle story.
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