A review by missjackieoh
Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder
5.0
Carrie Snyder has created a book that could quite possibly go down in history as a classic! I loved this book; from beginning to end, hence my five star review!
Aganetha Smart has had her fair share of disappointments and tragedies in life, all of which has built her into a very strong individual. At a young age she discovered a skill in running. I say skill because its clear that this isn't merely a child able to run off abundant amounts of energy. She's faster than everyone; and at a time when girls were all to be dainty and inferior to boys, it didn't win her very many friends. I seriously give Aganetha, Aggie to her friends and family, props for sticking with her skill despite hardships! It carried her all the way to the 1928 Olympics, where she won a Gold in the very first Olympics that allowed woman to compete in track events.
The book starts off with Aggie at 104 years old, having outlived everyone she has ever loved; now living in a nursing home. Two young individuals, a brother and a sister, come to 'visit' Aggie. They end up kidnapping her from the home proclaiming to want to tell Aggie's story; the girl is a runner herself, and claims to be making a video about what inspires her. However, it is clear early on that they have ulterior motives. Who are they? What do they want? You get little snip its of the present time as Aggie takes you through her past. By the time you find out what is really going on the twist is somewhat shocking and unexpected!
I really loved this book, and Carrie Snyder might be one of my new favorite authors! I will definitely be keeping a look out for her books in the future!
I received this book for free from The Reading Room in exchange for an honest review.
Aganetha Smart has had her fair share of disappointments and tragedies in life, all of which has built her into a very strong individual. At a young age she discovered a skill in running. I say skill because its clear that this isn't merely a child able to run off abundant amounts of energy. She's faster than everyone; and at a time when girls were all to be dainty and inferior to boys, it didn't win her very many friends. I seriously give Aganetha, Aggie to her friends and family, props for sticking with her skill despite hardships! It carried her all the way to the 1928 Olympics, where she won a Gold in the very first Olympics that allowed woman to compete in track events.
The book starts off with Aggie at 104 years old, having outlived everyone she has ever loved; now living in a nursing home. Two young individuals, a brother and a sister, come to 'visit' Aggie. They end up kidnapping her from the home proclaiming to want to tell Aggie's story; the girl is a runner herself, and claims to be making a video about what inspires her. However, it is clear early on that they have ulterior motives. Who are they? What do they want? You get little snip its of the present time as Aggie takes you through her past. By the time you find out what is really going on the twist is somewhat shocking and unexpected!
I really loved this book, and Carrie Snyder might be one of my new favorite authors! I will definitely be keeping a look out for her books in the future!
I received this book for free from The Reading Room in exchange for an honest review.