Off Track (Lorimer Sports Stories) [Paperback]

Bill Swan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2003 | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Lorimer Sports Stories (Book 62)

A failing mark in English lands 12-year-old Tyler in summer school. He's not allowed to watch TV or play computer games. His separated parents are blaming each other for his poor grades. Tyler's only distraction from his troubles is training for a triathlon race, which includes swimming, biking, and running. At first, he deals with his swimming the way he deals with his schoolwork -- by avoiding it. But Tyler learns that in sports, school, and life, the way to get ahead is to tackle your weaknesses head on.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Swan's writing is first rate ..." (Canadian Book Review Annual )

"For young readers seeking a racy, sporty read, Off Track will keep them sprinting." (Gary Curtis Hamilton Spectator )

About the Author

BILL SWAN has worked as a journalism teacher, editor and newspaper columnist. His first three novels, Fast Finish, Mud Run, and Off Track are highly recommended by CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials. Mud Run was nominated for a Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award. He is also the author of Corner Kick. He lives in Courtice, Ontario with his wife and daughter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lorimer (October 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550288067
• ISBN-13: 978-1550288063
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,246,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)