Freerunner
by David Trifunov
Angry at class differences in his new city, a teen finds confidence in a new sport. Freerunner explores jealousy, status and self-esteem on and off the play area.
After stealing a pair of headphones and trying to run, climb and jump his way out of trouble, fourteen-year-old Patrick is surprised when the police officer is willing to get the charges dropped. But there's one condition — Patrick has to train with him in parkour, or freerunning.
Patrick must train extra hard to catch up to his new teammates and finds that he has a talent for parkour. When he develops a special friendship with a girl named Parker at the club, it creates tension with a teammate who is threatened by his success in the sport and his bond with Parker. Can Patrick and his rival put aside their differences when the parkour action intensifies?
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Reviews
"As with other books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series, a lot of technical information about parkour is conveyed in this novel . . . Parkour is the perfect training for Patrick, who needs to literally and figuratively find the best way to negotiate his path in life."
Patricia Jermey, Resource Links
"This is a fast-paced book with a lot of good action and a positive message ... I found it a fast and entertaining read. My attention never lagged and it was a great length for the age group."
Lara Lillibridge, NetGalley
"A great book for middle school aged [readers who are looking for a fast pace, action-packed book. Parents will love this book for the positive message the story sends to young readers."
NetGalley
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Extreme Sports, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Soccer
Subjects
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Bullying & Conflict, Juvenile Fiction: Crime & Justice, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Extreme Sports
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