Patina
Patina by Jason Reynolds, published by Simon and Schuster on August 29, 2017, is a compelling narrative that follows a young athlete navigating the complexities of her life. In this edition, consisting of 233 pages, readers are introduced to Patina, a new member of a middle school track team. As she strives to excel in her sport, she grapples with personal challenges, including her family’s struggles and the emotional weight of her mother’s health issues.
In this story, Patina, also known as Patty, must learn to rely on her teammates while confronting her fears and insecurities. The narrative explores themes of family, adoption, and the impact of health on daily living, all set against the backdrop of competitive sports. As the pressure mounts, Patty’s journey reveals the importance of teamwork and personal growth, making it a relatable tale for young readers. This edition offers an insightful look into the lives of diverse characters, each with their own backgrounds and aspirations, as they work towards a common goal.
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A New York Times Notable Children’s Book
A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds.
Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.
Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. She runs for many reasons—to escape the taunts from the kids at the fancy-schmancy new school she’s been sent to since she and her little sister had to stop living with their mom. She runs from the reason WHY she’s not able to live with her “real” mom any more: her mom has The Sugar, and Patty is terrified that the disease that took her mom’s legs will one day take her away forever. So Patty’s also running for her mom, who can’t. But can you ever really run away from any of this? As the stress builds up, it’s building up a pretty bad attitude as well. Coach won’t tolerate bad attitude. No day, no way. And now he wants Patty to run relay…where you have to depend on other people? How’s she going to do THAT?
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