No. of pages 128
Published: 1995
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"I Can't Stand Losing" by Gene Kemp is an engaging tale centered around the themes of competition, friendship, and the pressures of youth. The story follows a group of friends who are determined to win their school’s annual sports day relays. As they train hard, they confront their own fears of failure and the importance of working together as a team. Through hilarious mishaps and heartfelt moments, they learn valuable lessons about perseverance and camaraderie. Ultimately, the plot delves into what truly constitutes victory and how the bonds of friendship can triumph over the fear of losing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1995 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .