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Children's, Age 9-12

Running My Own Race

Abena Eyeson (author)

Paperback Published on: 03/07/2025

£7.99

7 reviews

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Bookseller Reviews

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Compelling and heart warming.

This is the story of young Kofi, a talented lad from the wrong side of town, who gets a scholarship to the fancy independent school a bus ride away. It's ... READ MORE

Fleur (Children's bookseller Bath)

Synopsis

Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.

Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn't want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn't outshine him - Kofi isn't sure where to turn.

Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?

Publisher information

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
ISBN: 9781805133735
Number of pages: 240
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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An inspiring story about fitting in but also being yourself

Full disclosure: I was sent an ARC copy of this but my views are my own. I loved this story about a boy trying to walk the fine line between fitting in, an... READ MORE

JackLondon

A compelling and powerful read

Although I don’t currently have my own class with whom to chat about books and recommend titles to, I’m very conscious that the school in which I am volunt... READ MORE

Jacqui Sydney

A moving & essential read for children, parents, and educators

RUNNING MY OWN RACE by Abena Eyeson is one of those rare books that stays with you long after you’ve closed the final page. I found it genuinely moving and... READ MORE

Seema McArdle

Friendship, rivalry, bullies and atonement

Wow! I may have taken ages to do the review for this (school exhaustion!) but this is a fabulous book. Kofi is the son of a hairdresser and plumber. H... READ MORE

T Lander

Loved by a Primary 5 reviewer

Our P5 reviewer loved this book about beating racism. He really liked the characters and recommended it to his friends.

Mrs Taylor, Giffnock Primary School

Brilliant, inspiring story!

From the start of Running my Own Race, the main character, Kofi, had my heart. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete, but when he is given a place at... READ MORE

Becca Rogers