Cody has just started secondary school. His mother is an alcoholic and he is taken to live in foster care. Cody is not doing well at school, is unable to read and often gets teased and bullied. Read about how he meets David, begins cross-country running and tries to get selected for the school team. This book is written for children ( 10- 12 years ) who are struggling or reluctant to read. The book is printed on cream ( non-glare ) paper and written in a font which is easier for reluctant readers.