Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publishing Date: January 11, 2011
Length: 332 pages
Summary: (From back of book) Sixteen-year old Jessica is a runner. It's not just what she does, it's who she is. So when a tragic accident causes her to lose one of her legs, she is shattered-inside and out. Though the doctors say she'll be able to walk with a prosthetic limb, recovery is slow and full of pitfalls. Jessica wonders if the girl who died in the accident didn't get the better end of the deal. But as she struggles to reclaim her life, Jessica gets to know Rosa-a girl with cerebral palsy whom she and her friends had always overlooked. Not only does Rosa come to Jessica's rescue in math, she also helps her reach for a future that is full of unexpected opportunities. And Jessica starts to wonder: Is it possible not only to walk again, but to run?
This was a wonderful book. The message was positive and I grew to have a greater appreciation for my own body as I learned about Jessica's struggles to start over without her leg. Jessica was a wonderful character and I enjoyed watching her grow from resentment and bitterness to resiliency and hope and finally full circle as she crossed that finish line.
Rosa was a beautiful character; very philosophical and deep and I would love a book just about her.
Things To Be Cautious Of: The Lord's name is taken in vain once somewhere in the middle.
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