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    MacKenzie’s Last Run | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    Book Spotlight in Sponsorship with Gayle Rosengren of MacKenzie’s Last Run
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    …impossible to put down until the last page.

    —The Children’s Book Review

    MacKenzie's Last Run: Book Cover

    Written from the alternating perspectives of twin protagonists, MacKenzie’s Last Run is fast-paced, emotionally hard-hitting, and impossible to put down until the last page.

    About the Book

    MacKenzie's Last Run: Book Cover

    MacKenzie’s Last Run

    Written by Gayle Rosengren

    Ages 11+ | 235 Pages

    Publisher: Three Towers Press | ISBN-13: 9781595989048

    Publisher’s Book Summary: Thirteen-year-old MacKenzie (Mac) Lawrence blames himself for his father’s death. He has pulled away from everyone, even his twin sister Tessa. When Mom announces her plans to remarry, Mac is furious and runs away in an attempt to force her to break off the engagement.

    Unfortunately, nothing goes as Mac plans. He ends up seriously injured, miles from home, and unable to call for help. Tessa sets out on a desperate search to find him. But she’d better hurry because Mac is running out of time.

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    About the Author

    Gayle Rosengren grew up in Chicago, majored in creative writing in college, and worked for several years in the teen services department of her local library. She especially loved sharing her passion for reading, turning reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones by introducing each one to just the right book. Non-fiction or fiction. Mysteries, suspense, humor, historical, or―her particular favorite―survival stories, wherein the main character must call on every ounce of their strength to save themselves in a life-threatening situation.

    Given how much she enjoys reading survival stories, it was probably just a matter of time before she wrote one. MacKenzie’s Last Run is that story.

    For more information, visit www.gaylerosengren.com.

    Gayle Rosengren: Author Headshot

    Read our exclusive interview: Gayle Rosengren Discusses MacKenzie’s Last Run

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    9 Comments

    1. Jeffrey on September 6, 2022 3:31 pm

      I think that my nieces would enjoy this novel.

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    2. Dee Stafford on September 6, 2022 8:05 pm

      I think I would enjoy this book!

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    3. Heather Swanson on September 22, 2022 12:09 pm

      This looks like a very thoughtful book to learn from.

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    4. vivorn sophamisay on September 22, 2022 7:55 pm

      I love all varieties of books and I love to read them. It would be great to win this book.

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    5. Shay on September 23, 2022 5:34 am

      My daughter is required to write 4 book reports this school year and i think she would enjoy this book.

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    6. icefairy on September 26, 2022 1:39 am

      I’d love an emotional read.

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    7. Linda Gawthrop on September 29, 2022 6:22 pm

      Sounds very exciting!

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    8. Piroska on September 30, 2022 8:01 pm

      I’d love to win this for my granddaughter. It sounds very exciting.

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    9. Sunnymay on September 30, 2022 8:37 pm

      The cover looks eerie. My 10 year old grandson likes to read books with action. He identifies with athletes and participates in sports.

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