In the third grade, Jessica ran in a race against all the other kids and won! Ever since then, Jessica's whole life has revolved around running competitively. She is the star on her track team. But Jessica's life changes drastically in a matter of minutes after she is in a horrific accident. One of her friends dies and Jessica loses one of her legs. Although doctors have told her she will walk again with a prosthetic leg and foot, Jessica sometimes wishes she had died, too. Who is Jessica if she isn't running? What is her life now? "The Running Dream" is a powerful book that will have you crying and cheering.