The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Running Dream

Wendelin Van Draanen with Laura Flanagan (Narrator)

6 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction sports young adult hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story that's perfect for anyone who's ever thought that something was impossible. Readers will revel in the story of a girl who puts herself back together--and learns to dream bigger ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews

Moods

inspiring 89%
hopeful 72%
emotional 69%
reflective 30%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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