"The Distance" by Jacqueline Woodson is a compelling short story that captures the essence of perseverance and the bond between a father and son. The narrative follows the protagonist, who faces the emotional challenges of being part of a track team. As he trains for an important race, he grapples with self-doubt and the fear of not living up to expectations. Through reflections on his relationship with his father and the support of his teammates, the story explores themes of determination, identity, and the significance of family, ultimately highlighting how personal challenges can lead to growth and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Guys Read .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 50 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Walden Pond Press .

Jacqueline Woodson was born in Ohio and grew up in South Carolina. She has written several books for teenagers and recently won the Coretta Scott King Award which honours African-American writers of outstanding books for children. She has received two American Library Association Awards, and the Kenyon Review Award for Literary Excellence in Fiction for Autobiography Of A Family Photo, published by Penguin US. Jacqueline now lives in Brooklyn, New York.