The Million Dollar Race

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I dare you to predict the winner of The Million Dollar Race. OK, you dragged it out of me: its the READER! Jerry Spinelli, Newbery Awardwinning author of Maniac Magee

Perfect for fans of Lizzy Legend and the Baseball Genius series, this quick-paced, heartfelt, and zany novel follows a speedy kid from an unconventional family who will do whatever it takes to win an international track contest.

Grant Falloon isnt just good at track; hes close to breaking the world record 100-meter time for his age group. So when the mega-rich Babblemoney sneaker company announces an international competition to find the fastest kid in the world, hes desperate to sign up.

But not so fast. Nothings ever that easy with the eccentric Falloon family. Turns out, his non-conformist parents never got him a legal birth certificate. He cant race for the United States, so now if he wants to compete, he may just have to invent his own country.

And even if that plan works, winning gold will mean knocking his best friendand biggest competitorJay, out of the competition. As unexpected hurdles arise, Grant will have to ask not only if winning is possible, but what hes willing to sacrifice for it.

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In twin tributes to sports and social conscience presented through a mix of well-lead narrative, texts, and transcribed sound clips, young athletes cleverly subvert an unscrupulous shoe companys marketing stunt. . .Action on and off the track invites cheers from sports fans and budding activists alike. -- Booklist * December 1, 2020 *
I dare you to predict the winner ofThe Million Dollar Race. OK, you dragged it out of me: its the READER! Ready...set...

-- Jerry Spinelli, Newbery Award-Winning Author of Maniac Magee
Part classic sports story, part criticism of digital media celebrity obsession, all heart. -- Kirkus Reviews * November 15, 2020 *

Author Bio

Matthew Ross Smith is an author, musician, and writing professor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.For more, including animated writing tutorials you can share with your students, visit him at Matthew-Ross-Smith.com.