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A DAZZLING DEBUT IN YA SPORTS-FICTIONWhat if a mountain-boy runner with failing vision wants to win a cross-country championship and his training partner is an American bald eagle?“Soaring Eagles is...
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A DAZZLING DEBUT IN YA SPORTS-FICTIONWhat if a mountain-boy runner with failing vision wants to win a cross-country championship and his training partner is an American bald eagle?“Soaring Eagles is an inspiring tale of rising up when you have fallen—showing the power of forgiveness.” – Jim Ryun, first high-schooler to break 4-minute mile, a world record holder, Olympic Medalist, and U.S. Congressman.Soaring Eagles reveals the trials and romance of seventeen-year-old Billy Cline, whose running family is persecuted for three generations in the Smoky mountain town of Rockside.As a boy, Billy rescues an eaglet in a tornado and is hailed a hero as the “Eagle Boy.” For years “Victory” soars mysteriously over Billy who trains to restore his father’s lost honor.Enter Jenny, a Scottish lass with a golden voice and iron will. Cross town rivalries for love and a cross-country championship force Billy to a special boys’ home run by his Pa’s old coach. A new team and a lightning strike changes everything!Sabotage! Arson! A shooting! Billy’s rivals challenge his team to a dangerous and secret life-or-death match race along rugged cliffs. Can Billy’s band of rejected brothers use teamwork and a hopped-up wheelchair with sidecar, the Eagle 7, to survive?Will Billy and his team embrace their coach’s wise advice? “To soar like eagles…take off the weight of unforgiveness.”A RACE FOR… the heart of his Love, the respect of his Team, the rights of the Physically Challenged! “SOARING EAGLES DELIVERS THE GOLD!” Vin Lananna, men’s US Olympic Track & Field Coach -RIO
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