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Patina by Jason Reynolds is a gripping young adult novel that follows Patina "Patty" Jones as she navigates the challenges of being the fastest runner at her elite track team while managing the complexities of family life. Balancing her responsibilities at home and school, Patty learns to find her stride both on and off the track, discovering the true meaning of teamwork and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about resilience and determination in a young athlete's journey. It delves into themes of identity, family, and the pressures of competition, offering an inspiring look at how a teenager navigates life's challenges both on and off the track.

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Patina

It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina! Patty, as she's known to her friends, has lost her dad and her mum has lost her legs. Now she has to go to the posh school and her run team has become a relay team. Independent "I can do it all" Patty has to work with her team mates to win.

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It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina!

Patty, as she's known to her friends and family, has lost a lot in her life—her dad died when she was young, her mum has lost her legs, and now she has to live with her uncle and his wife. On top of that, Patty has to go to the poshest school that ever existed.

Now her running team has become a relay team, and independent "I can do everything by myself" Patty has to work with her team mates to win.

Patina explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and the challenges of adapting to new situations.

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Patina, by Jason Reynolds, features a compelling protagonist whose voice is praised for its rhythmic pulse and humour, offering insight without being overly preachy. The book presents a richly developed character whose pragmatic nature is highlighted as she unites her relay team, earning appreciation for its depth and engagement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781999642556

Publisher: Knights Of Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Knights Of Media

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Selom Sunu

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Jason Reynolds is the winner of more than 25 US and international awards, including the 2018 Edgar Award and LA Times Book Prize, Newbery Award, Printz Award and two time Walter Dean Myers Award winner. A New York Times bestselling author, his books include Long Way Down, Miles Morales, Boy in the Black Suit and the Run series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny and Lu).

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