A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK

“Reynolds tells Ghost’s story beautifully” - The Times
“Vivid, challenging and full of warmth” - The New York Times
“Reynolds has created a character whose journey is so genuine" - The New York Times

"An endearing protagonist runs the first, fast leg of Reynolds' promising relay." - KIRKUS
“Stunning and beautifully written . A perfect middle grade novel” - BOOKTRUST
“A world class middle grade story with all the witty tenderness of Louis Sachar and a whole lot of heart, humour and edge-of-your-seat action.” - LoveReading4Kids
“Superbly written with realistic dialogue and strong characters, Ghost is a great book with genuine heart.” - Culturefly
“Reynolds’ writing is simple, but its impact lasts” - The Guardian

It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina! Patty, as she's known to her friends and family, has lost a lot in her life - her dad died when she was young, her mum has lost her legs and now she has to live with her uncle and his wife. On top of that Patty has to go to the poshest school that ever existed. Now her running team has become a relay team and independent "I can do everything by myself" Patty has to work with her team mates to win.

Suitable for ages 10+