Walker's Runners

Toby Morton doesn't run for anything -- except the classroom door at the end of the school day. Toby hates school, but he hates gym even more. He's overweight, mouthy, and though he's bright, he's too lazy to do any work. The other kids always make fun of him because he's overweight, and Toby retaliates by making sure his team always loses. The one bright spot is Toby's new teacher, who is unlike any teacher Toby has had in the past. Mr. Walker expects the best of Toby in class and tries to persuade Toby to join his new cross-country running team. Is he crazy? Toby doesn't even like walking, let alone running. Does he really think he can make Toby into an athlete?Rayner, Robert J. is the author of 'Walker's Runners', published 2002 under ISBN 9780613783231 and ISBN 0613783239.