

And so Patty’s also running for her mom, who can’t.
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This book for young adults explores Patina Patty Jones’s struggles to navigate her passion for running, the things she is running for and from, family issues, and a new school. Patina (Track) Paperback Octoby Jason Reynolds (Author) 912 ratings Book 2 of 4: Track Kindle 7.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 11.59 104 Used from 1.31 22 New from 5.99 1 Collectible from 66.00 Paperback 6.49 104 Used from 1.15 34 New from 2.

Patina is the second book in Reynolds’s Track series. She runs from the reason WHY she’s not able to live with her “real” mom any more: her mom has The Sugar, and Patty is terrified that the disease that took her mom’s legs will one day take her away forever. Patina is a 2017 novel written by American author Jason Reynolds and published by Simon & Schuster.

She runs for many reasons-to escape the taunts from the kids at the fancy-schmancy new school she’s been sent to ever since she and her little sister had to stop living with their mom. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. Her momma might be disabled due to diabetes, her daddy might be dead, she might be living with her aunt and uncle, and she might be one of two black girls in her all-white prep schoolbut she ain’t no junk. The sequel to National Book Award Finalist Ghost and a New York Times bestsellerĪ newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Patty ain’t no junk.
