Ghost wants to become the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team. Bob, a hot dog salesman, aspires to live a quiet life in the city of Hamilton. Lu Lu was born as one of the Defenders’ co-captains. It is an homage to the song “Put the Damn Guns Down.” Patina is a newcomer to the track team and must rely on her teammates to help her overcome her personal demons. Middle school students will appreciate this book as an honor book from the Schneider Family. Reynolds has won several awards for his writing, including the Coretta Scott King Award and the Michael L. His work often deals with difficult topics such as racism, violence, and poverty. He has published eight novels, two collections of poetry, and one nonfiction book. Jason Reynolds is an American author who writes novels and poetry for young adults.
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