Buy on Amazon here.
In Philadelphia, stories are still told of Luigi Lenzini, the legendary barefoot racer of Regent Street. He ran faster than anybody and never once lost a race. But when a mysterious figure challenges him, it’s a race no one thinks he can win, not even Luigi himself.
“Paley sets a breathless pace that keeps readers guessing. The tale is told by a nostalgic witness, and it captures a strong sense of neighborhood pride. Boyd's bright illustrations move right along with the action and depict a multicultural community from a variety of panoramic and close-up perspectives. An afterword tells of the author's Philadelphia childhood and provides information about tall tales. Cheers for Luigi." --Kirkus Review