--- product_id: 1274299 title: "The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner)" price: "10556CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274299-the-running-dream-schneider-family-book-award-teen-book-winner store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) **Price:** 10556CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) - **How much does it cost?** 10556CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274299-the-running-dream-schneider-family-book-award-teen-book-winner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When Jessica is told she’ll never run again, she puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before. The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story. Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She’s not comforted by the news that she’ll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run? As she struggles to cope, Jessica feels that she’s both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don’t know what to say act like she’s not there. Jessica’s embarrassed to realize that she’s done the same to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she’s missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her. With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that’s not enough for her now. She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her. “Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen’s prose matches Jessica’s at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story.” — Kirkus Reviews Review: Uplifting read! - As an aging senior reading a young adult novel - this was a very easy, enjoyable read! Very engaging, heart warming. Reminding us that we can do hard things and we can overcome! Review: OP - This book is great! It’s about having courage in any situation that you’re in: hard or easy. Let’s Go Jessica! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #8,359 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Disabilities #15 in Teen & Young Adult Sports Fiction #683 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,209 Reviews | ## Images ![The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a5TF3gNWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Uplifting read! *by J***E on June 6, 2026* As an aging senior reading a young adult novel - this was a very easy, enjoyable read! Very engaging, heart warming. Reminding us that we can do hard things and we can overcome! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OP *by J***E on July 8, 2026* This book is great! It’s about having courage in any situation that you’re in: hard or easy. Let’s Go Jessica! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I feel like any kind of summary or review is not going ... *by B***. on October 5, 2017* I feel like any kind of summary or review is not going to do full justice to this story, but here's my attempt. (Or just skip reading this and go use this time to go find yourself a copy and read it yourself. You'll be glad you did.) Jessica is a runner. She lives to feel the wind in her face and the thrill of crossing the finish line. So losing a foot in an accident feels like the end of the world. In fact, she sometimes wishes she could trade places with the girl who died in the accident and possibly had it easier. But in the midst of despair and grief, Jessica's family and best friend Kayley will NOT give up on her or let her wallow in grief. Once Jessica gets out of the hospital, Kayley practically drags her out of the house and back to high school, even though Jessica is scared of how people will look at her now. But being different turns out a great way to find out who really cares about the real her, like her track team that gives her an unexpected dose of hope by deciding to try and raise $20,000 for a special running leg so Jessica can someday live that running dream she has every night. And there's also Rosa, a math whiz and super wise friend who happens to have cerebral palsy, and who ashamedly, Jessica had always totally ignored before the accident. Beyond learning some important things about herself, Jessica realizes that people like Rosa and herself want to be known and loved for who they are, not for their conditions, and she decides to use the platform her accident has given her to raise awareness of this in her town. I read a lot, like about 5 books a week. And I have to say this is the best fiction book I've read all year. I had to flip to the back of the book to make sure this wasn't inspired by a true story. It reads like one. Jessica's roller coaster ride of emotions throughout the book feels so incredibly realistic for a teen facing such a situation. And the way her parents, sister, and various friends react feels very authentic as well. Van Draanen obviously did her homework. I think the power of the story is not just that Jessica overcomes her hardships with the help of an awesome community, but she uses what she learns and has been blessed with to bless others. As wonderful as her story is, when Rosa enters the picture, it goes to a whole new level of wonderful. I can't believe this hasn't been made into a movie because people would eat it up. Oh, and for those of you who cry during Hallmark movies or Hallmark card commercials, be warned you will probably need a jumbo sized box of tissues to go with this book. I managed to squeak by without using any, but only just, and I NEVER cry watching movies or reading books. I guess it goes without saying that it was very touching. Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content beyond a kiss. No violence. The accident and Jessica's injury are not described in any gory details. Jessica does have a very brief struggle with dependence on pain meds during her recovery but her family intervenes before she becomes seriously addicted. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) - An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story - Girl in the Blue Coat --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274299-the-running-dream-schneider-family-book-award-teen-book-winner](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274299-the-running-dream-schneider-family-book-award-teen-book-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*