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    Running My Own Race

Running My Own Race

Abena Eyeson
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      A brilliant debut coming of age story that combines captivating writing with unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson and Maisie Chan.Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn't want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn't outshine him - Kofi isn't sure where to turn.Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?"I was rooting for Kofi all the way! A thoughtful read" - Maisie Chan"A joyous, gorgeous book" - Nazima Pathan

      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Abena Eyeson EAN: 9781805133735 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: 240 WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 198 mm
      PUBLISHED BY: Nosy Crow Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2025-07-03 CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying WIDTH: 129 mm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Relating to Black British people, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Athletics and gymnastics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure

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      Abena Eyeson was born in Ghana but has lived in the UK since the age of 12. She has won accolades for the FAB Prize, Jericho Prize and TLC Pen Factor. She writes picture books, educational non-fiction and has self-published YA. Abena lives just outside London with her husband and three children. It was her children that inspired her to put Black characters at the heart of her stories. RUNNING MY OWN RACE is her first middle grade novel.

      A brilliant debut coming of age story that combines captivating writing with unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson and Maisie Chan.Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn't want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn't outshine him - Kofi isn't sure where to turn.Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?"I was rooting for Kofi all the way! A thoughtful read" - Maisie Chan"A joyous, gorgeous book" - Nazima Pathan

      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Abena Eyeson EAN: 9781805133735 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: 240 WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 198 mm
      PUBLISHED BY: Nosy Crow Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2025-07-03 CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying WIDTH: 129 mm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Relating to Black British people, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Athletics and gymnastics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure

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      Abena Eyeson was born in Ghana but has lived in the UK since the age of 12. She has won accolades for the FAB Prize, Jericho Prize and TLC Pen Factor. She writes picture books, educational non-fiction and has self-published YA. Abena lives just outside London with her husband and three children. It was her children that inspired her to put Black characters at the heart of her stories. RUNNING MY OWN RACE is her first middle grade novel.

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