While book 3, Sunny, didn't grab me like books 1 and 2, Ghost and Patina, book 4 was on fire! Reynolds’ seamless integration of Lu’s story into his series shows him to be a master of temporal structure, highlighting individual and collective growth of his four protagonists over one season. Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, ... (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), and Long Way Down, which received both a Newbery Honor and a Printz Honor. Also, Guy Lockhart does an amazing job narrating. Race through Jason Reynolds’s New York Times bestselling Track series, now in a complete boxed set. Seriously. Ever. Or maybe tomorrow. And I’m supposed to just believe lightning don’t never strike the same place twice? One time he told me about this guy—name start with a”, (Poll Ballot Tally) Lu by Jason Reynolds - 4 stars, December 2018—LU—Jason Reynolds (Track Series—Book 4 of 4), LU by Jason Reynolds (Track #4—Book 4 of 4), Journalist Maria Hinojosa Shares the Books That Helped Her Trust Her Voice. Lu. Hello, Sign in. A must for classrooms/humans ages 9 and up. Great life lessons about friendship, teamwork, growth mindset, and integrity. Can’t wait to see what Jason Reynolds has coming up next! There has not been a Jason Reynolds book that I haven't loved. November 12, 2018 ~ Janet Dawson. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. It’s got its moments, sure, but mostly I feel like Lu’s story is more poignant and memorable in the little bits and pieces we’d gotten in earlier books. Great ending to a great series. Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds.Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Explore books by Jason Reynolds with our selection at Waterstones.com. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that—not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings—no one’s gonna outshine him. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. What a terrific series. Welcome back. Jason Reynolds can really write- characters, dialogue, his books are such great mentor texts for everyone. The Giver Lois Lowry, HMH Books for Young Readers, $9.99 12. OK, two totally different categories of comments. Not especially distinctive, similarly told, and almost overly long for the slight plot. full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Children's Fiction > Social Themes > Adolescence & Coming of Age, Children's Fiction > Social Situations > Friendship, Children's Fiction > Social Situations > Adolescence, Children's Fiction > Sports & Recreation > General, Jason Reynolds Grab the Mic Tell Your Story educator guide for middle school (pdf), Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (October 8, 2019), CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council), ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title. Patina. Right. I would recommend this book and series to EVERYONE. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. There was more in this book than the others, but still not a ton. Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit. I loved this series and the characters so much. I knew this story would be a challenge: to wrap up four books with a speech from Coach that is a resolution encompassing all of the guidance and direction he wants to give to his team, as well as the readers. But read. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that’s got nothing to do with being a … He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. That last chapter...what a beautiful way to end the series! Well, actually, he was born albino, but that's got nothing to do with being a track star. But all good things must come to an end and with covers as awesomely vivid, sparse, and beautiful as these ones are plus characters that are well drawn in such a short amount of time with so much voice and feeling and empathy-- no one wants to see this series end. I think this might be my favorite of the series. I have gone on and on about how I much I love this series in previous reviews so all I will say for this review is read it. An amazing ending to this fantastic series! Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, … Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. OK, two totally different categories of comments. Lu navigates some tough stuff on and off the track as he prepares to go to the team's last meet and run the hurdles. Ghost. One of Us Is Lying Karen M. McManus, Delacorte Press, $17.99 14. My favorite of the quartet! First, as a book, it was fine. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that’s got nothing to do with being a … Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. By far my favorite book in the series. to the Track series. I loved how so many of the events in the series came full circle and the connections between characters that continued to be revealed. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. The track series is a wonderful collection of books and I think Lu is the best one yet. His many books include Stamped, When I Was the Greatest, The Boy in the Black Suit, All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely), As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Look Both Ways, and Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. This book is no exception. Must redeem within 90 days. This series was really good and I recommend it to everybody. 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