The Callender Papers

Never Say Nether: Secrets of an Overworld Survivor, #4

Saving Sky

Racing the Moon

Not the Worst Friend in the World

Zippy the Runner: Positive Attitude

Loose Connections

Poland

Tillerman Cycle

In 'The Runner', the fourth book of The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voigt, readers are taken back in time to the late 1960s to learn about the life of Samuel 'Bullet' Tillerman, the uncle of the Tillerman children featured in the earlier books. Bullet is a high school senior and a dedicated runner, obsessed with being the fastest. He is also dealing with the tumultuous political climate of the Vietnam War era, personal family struggles, and his own internal conflicts. The book explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the impact of war. Bullet's character is complex; he is driven and disciplined, but also arrogant and at times insensitive. His journey is one of self-discovery as he confronts his own beliefs, the expectations of others, and the harsh realities of the world around him. 'The Runner' provides a deeper understanding of the Tillerman family's past and the forces that have shaped them.

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Diane Stanley, 2010

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Alan Armstrong, 2012

Not the Worst Friend in the World

Anne Rellihan, 2024

Zippy the Runner: Positive Attitude

Ji Yu Kim, Jeong-Hyeon Seon, 2015

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Rosemary Hayes, 2012

Poland

Laurel Corona, 2000