Artwork by Bea Davies
1st ed. published 2025. 224 pages From the age of 11 years up All rights available
“Speedy Jay” is an exceptional talent—the new star on the running team. But Jay doesn’t come to training sessions anymore. Dennis knows that everything is at stake at this time. Will Jay, who has absolutely no plan for his life, finally understand that he can no longer run away?
A masterfully narrated story about passion, perseverance and an unshakeable belief in oneself.
- Important topic of sport and adolescence
- Psychologically sharply observed, authentic, multi-layered
- New “sports novel” by the award-winning author of Queen of the Diving Board and The Scary House