{"product_id":"running-full-tilt-9781580898027","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\u003e Dead End in Norvelt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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\u003eLike 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\u003eThings 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\u003eLeo 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":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62275323167107,"sku":"9781580898027","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781580898027.jpg?v=1785535062","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/running-full-tilt-9781580898027","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}