Or at least he thinks of himself that way. But Sunny’s life hasn’t always been sun beamy-bright. Always ready with a goofy smile and something nice to say, Sunny is the chillest dude on the Defenders team. Sunny is the main character in this novel, the third of four books in Jason Reynold’s electrifying middle grade series. They all have a lot of lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed Track series from National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds. St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series).Libraries should prepare for consistent demand in all formats. Verdict: Even the most reluctant readers will be racing through this winning quartet. On and off the track, Lu will need to work hard to overcome new challenges, from the 110-meter hurdles to life lessons about integrity – and gold medals. Dynamic Lockard ensures aural consistency for the team, including Coach’s unique energy. While Reynolds keeps the spotlight firmly focused on his latest track star, he also manages to provide loyal readers with welcome glimpses into the lives of his previous headliners. Lu happens to be albino, the miracle child to his parents who are, shockingly, pregnant with a sibling no one ever dreamed would be possible. Meet “Lucky Lu,” “Lookie Lu,” “Lu the Lightning Bolt,” who’s co-captain of the middle school Defenders track team. The final title in two-time National Book Award-nominated Jason Reynolds’ popular Track tetralogy ( Ghost, Patina, Sunny, Lu) is the third of the series voiced by the author’s childhood friend and anointed collaborator Guy Lockard.
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