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Running On Empty

By Rob Biddulph and S. E. Durrant

Adjectives

heartfelt uplifting realistic inspirational

Genres

Friendship/Family Sport Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

After his grandfather's death, 12-year-old AJ struggles to keep his family together. With his parents facing challenges and bills piling up, AJ turns to his passion for running to cope. Training in worn-out shoes and aiming for the cross-country trials, he faces obstacles both on and off the track. 'Running on Empty' is a heartfelt tale of resilience, family bonds, and the pursuit of dreams against the odds.

About the author

Rob Biddulph is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for his colourful and funny picture books like 'Blown Away' and 'Odd Dog Out'. He loves creating stories filled with adventure, friendship, and brave characters. Rob also enjoys drawing and sharing creative activities to inspire children to have fun with art and reading.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2018

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