Running Tracks
By Jotham Kingston
Music. Running. Pizza Night.
These are Ant Barnett’s favourite things. The music was his mum’s and is a great soundtrack for running. As for Pizza Night, it’s sort of like her legacy.
Part-way through Year 7, Ant befriends the new girl, Molly. But this risks trouble from his classmates, particularly Holden and the Dark Side Sliders. Meanwhile, at home, he struggles to support the weight of his dad’s grief on top of his own.
The upcoming Athletics Carnival is Ant’s chance to prove himself. But with tensions between him and Holden at an all-time high, how will he find the strength to keep holding on?
Book details
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 341
IBSN: 9781923394018
Audience: Ages 9-13, grades 4-7
About Jotham Kingston
Jotham Kingston lives on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. He has five children and has worked as a teacher, school chaplain, and preacher. Running Tracks is his debut novel.
In a recent interview, the author reflected on his novel:
“Live life, get in, feel life, make the most of it, and then put that into your books.”
“I just wanted to write something that really showed a balance of heart, strength, courage, and fire all at once.”
“This story has been running around in my head, actually, for over 20 years.”
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