Synopsis for "Off Track"
ISBN 0692662138 ISBN 978-0-69266-213-7 Finally, life is easier. Raina feels comfortable in Barrett, her new "hometown". She has new friends, and lives in a newly refurbished farmhouse with her parents. The cousins are now only a mile down the country road. Then winter arrives all too quickly, and she worries for her father's safety on his long commute to and from work. Suddenly, an injury forces her to adapt once again, and adventure into the unknown. |
Milissa Nelson's second book, has been released in August of 2016. It continues to follow Raina's adventures, as she begins her second full year in rural Minnesota. Raina now lives in her own home and an unexpected injury and employment uncertainties for her family, force her to develop a deeper sense of resilience. Once again, Raina faces new situations and discovers that she can persevere, even without running medals and accolades.
Synopsis for "Seasons of Raina"
ISBN 069288842X
ISBN-13:9780692888421
As a result of bullying, Raina, a ninth grader and only child from Denver,
is withdrawn, timid, and listless. Concerned, but unable to leave their
jobs, her parents arrange for her to try a new living arrangement. Raina flies
to Minnesota, moves in with her aunt, uncle, and eight cousins. It is not a small
adjustment; she now shares a room with a five and eight year old and finds privacy
is something from her past. Raina adapts to rural Minnesota, discovers she is a
talented runner and athlete and begins to participate in music. Most importantly,
Raina learns to try new things and that change, while sometimes intimidating, can
ultimately be for the better.
ISBN 069288842X
ISBN-13:9780692888421
As a result of bullying, Raina, a ninth grader and only child from Denver,
is withdrawn, timid, and listless. Concerned, but unable to leave their
jobs, her parents arrange for her to try a new living arrangement. Raina flies
to Minnesota, moves in with her aunt, uncle, and eight cousins. It is not a small
adjustment; she now shares a room with a five and eight year old and finds privacy
is something from her past. Raina adapts to rural Minnesota, discovers she is a
talented runner and athlete and begins to participate in music. Most importantly,
Raina learns to try new things and that change, while sometimes intimidating, can
ultimately be for the better.