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Racing Hearts

Francine Pascal, Kate William

Ages 10–15

Readers rate it 3.6 (7 on Hardcover)

160 pages · Released Oct 1, 1984

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A note for parents

Racing Hearts is a light teen romance from the Sweet Valley High series focused on a working-class boy navigating sudden popularity and romantic attention. The story explores themes of self-worth, authenticity, and making difficult choices between ambition and financial responsibility. While there is mild romantic interest, the content is age-appropriate for middle-grade and early teen readers, with no graphic content or serious mature themes.

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From the publisher

Roger Barrett has always had a hopeless crush on glamorous, wealthy Lila Fowler. The only attention Lila ever pays to him, though, is to make fun of him in front of her friends. But why shouldn't she, he thinks. After all, he's clumsy and shy and works secretly as a janitor after school. When Roger wins the qualifyi... Roger Barrett has always had a hopeless crush on glamorous, wealthy Lila Fowler. The only attention Lila ever pays to him, though, is to make fun of him in front of her friends. But why shouldn't she, he thinks. After all, he's clumsy and shy and works secretly as a janitor after school. When Roger wins the qualifying heat for a big race, he becomes a school celebrity overnight. And to his surprise, even Lila starts to chase after him. But Roger knows if he runs in the race finals, he'll lose his job. Will Lila still notice him when he's no longer a star?

Shelved under

  • Fiction, general
  • Love, fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Teenagers
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Twins
  • Sisters
  • Dating (Social customs)
  • High schools
  • Sweet Valley High School (Imaginary organization)
  • Young adult fiction
  • Young Adult

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ISBN 9780553278781 · Sweet Valley

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