The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Running Dream

Wendelin Van Draanen

fiction sports young adult hopeful inspiring fast-paced

336 pages | first published 2011

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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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Summary of 1454 reviews

Moods

inspiring 86%
hopeful 70%
emotional 64%
reflective 24%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
informative 13%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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