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Patina is a 2017 middle-grade novel by American author Jason Reynolds and the second volume in his Track series, following Ghost. It centers on Patina Jones, known as Patty, a talented young runner balancing competition for the Defenders track team with family responsibilities, school pressures, and concern for her diabetic mother. The novel uses athletics to examine grief, caregiving, friendship, teamwork, and the burden placed on a child who feels responsible for keeping others safe.
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Patina scores 6.81/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Young Adult Novel category.
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