Reynolds’ seamless integration of Lu’s story into his series shows him to be a master of temporal structure, highlighting individual and collective growth of his four protagonists over one season. An unexpected pregnancy announcement from his parents and the challenge of waltzing to a win in his new event, hurdles, among other things, keep Lu’s emotions, and feet, racing. In this final addition to Reynolds’ Track series, the titular, self-described “ fine-o albino” is nervous, maybe a little scared, about the many changes occurring during the week leading to the championships for the Defenders. They call him out on his BS but include him in the horseplay.A middle-grade runner soars over obstacles to shine as a leader for his team and family. The Newbies on the team (Ghost, Patina, and Sunny) don’t put up with Lu’s shining around, but they also don’t avoid him like everyone else does. Plus, his dad, who also shares his son’s penchant for being flashy, has gotten caught up in some type of illegal activity. But it sort of backfired - now Lu has confidence to spare, and the swagger hasn’t earned him any friends. He should be - he’s been running track since he was small because he’s albino his parents got him involved in sports to help with his confidence.

He runs the most loved race - the 400 meter dash - and is crazy talented. The kind of guy you either hero-worship or want to punch.

Lu is your quintessential pretty boy athlete, complete with fancy cleats, sunglasses, and a lot of attitude. They all have a lot to lose, but they also 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 if they can get their acts together. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times best-selling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. Selected as one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2019 Top 10 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults!

Lu by jason reynolds