Molly has always lived in her sister's shadow and her feelings for her sister have run the gamut. But when her sister, a world-class runner, suffers a heart attack and does not regain consciousness, Molly must make the tough decisions in a role that will destroy some of her most cherished beliefs about the sister she thought she knew.

Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential.

Mr. Putter is persuaded to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

Geronimo Stilton is entered in the Mouse Island Marathon by his friend Champ Strongpaws who then forces him to train for it.

A story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult. Children can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization.

Nine-year-old Abby McAdams grapples with changes in her home life, her body, and her perspective on the world as she navigates fourth grade. When her best friend Zoe moves across the country, nine-year-old Abby McAdams must find a way to deal with all the changes that come with growing up without Zoe by her side.