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As Fast As I Can
by Penny Tangey

From CBCA-shortlisted author Penny Tangey comes this funny, heartfelt novel about ten-year-old Vivian and her quest to one day become an Olympic middle-distance runner. Dealing with themes around chronic illness, persistence and acceptance.

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Overview

One girl. One dream. A few hurdles.

Ten-year-old Vivian is determined to win a medal at the Olympic Games one day. Problem is, she hasn’t found a sport she’s any good at yet. But everyone says if you work hard enough you can achieve anything, right? So when Vivian discovers she has a talent for cross country running, finally, her Olympic dream might actually come true.

But then a family illness is uncovered and all of Vivian’s plans begin to unravel. Can she keep her dream alive? Or will she be stopped in her tracks?

A funny, heartfelt novel about resilience, acceptance and dreaming big.

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Allayne L. Webster

Author of Sensitive

‘Penny Tangey has delivered a charm-filled tale of hopes and disappointment, of courage and loss, and ultimately acceptance of one's limitations. Vivian stole my heart with her can-do attitude, and passion and drive to achieve her goals. As Fast As I Can will have you cheering from the sidelines from start to finish. It's a gripping read that speaks to the competitor – and the dreamer – in all of us.’

Nova Weetman

Author of Sick Bay

‘Funny, honest and really beautifully told. Perfect for kids aged 8+.’

Penny Tangey

Penny Tangey writes humorous books for young people. Her most recent book, Stay Well Soon, was shortlisted for the New South Wales and Western Australian Premier’s awards and the Readings Children’s Book Prize. Penny studied Arts/Science at Melbourne University majoring in Chemistry and Indonesian. While at university Penny performed stand-up comedy, including in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Penny now works as a researcher for television quiz shows Hard Quiz and The Chase, but is still terrible at trivia.