Dream Runner by Gail McFarland
By Priscilla Johnson • Jul 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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Gail McFarland introduces readers to Olympic hopeful, Marlea Kellogg in Dream Runner. Marlea has dreamed of winning a Gold medal in the Olympics since she saw Evelyn Ashford at the Los Angeles games in 1984. Moving to Atlanta to be closer to her coach, Marlea practiced every chance she could, between teaching special education students, to achieve her goal. In order to qualify for the Olympic trials, she had to win The Peachtree Road Race. With the finish line in her sight, Marlea could taste victory but she fell over another runner who had tripped and lost her chance at qualifying.
McFarland took her time to introduce her characters and their circumstances. She gave wonderful information about the United States Track & Field Association and the International Paralympics. Even though I struggled to read through some sections, I found the story to be well-written and entertaining.
Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub
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Priscilla Johnson is a single mom of a 12 year-old and guardian of two teen-age nephews, lives in Baltimore Maryland. Working full time as an Equal Opportunity Investigator, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to bookstores within the area to meet her favorite authors at book signings or helping to plan book events. Priscilla was given the nickname “BookManiac” by a co-worker who continues to laugh at her weekly delivery of books in the mail. She has been reviewing books for APOOO, A Place Of Our Own, for a little over eight months and she enjoys every minute. Besides reading, Priscilla enjoys walking, crocheting, or simply sitting on her balcony listening to the Creator.
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