Running my Own Race

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?

Product details

• Authors: Abena Eyeson
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 03.07.2025
• EAN: 9781805133735
• ISBN: 978-1-80513-373-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Track & Field, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Relating to Black British people, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black