Taming the Star Runner

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:author gptkb:S._E._Hinton
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:significant
gptkbp:character_relationships friendships
family dynamics
romantic interests
gptkbp:character_traits loyal
determined
adventurous
rebellious
empathetic
gptkbp:conflict self-discovery
external
internal
personal struggles
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influential in young adult literature
gptkbp:genre young adult fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Taming the Star Runner
gptkbp:influenced_artists encourages self-reflection
fosters empathy
promotes understanding of youth issues
gptkbp:influenced_by American culture
gptkbp:influences S. E. Hinton's own experiences
gptkbp:inspiration Hinton's love for cars
gptkbp:isbn 978-0140340593
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:language
symbolism
flashbacks
imagery
foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character Tracy
a young boy
gptkbp:motif gptkb:motorcycles
gptkb:musical
freedom
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 192
gptkbp:plot explores themes of adolescence
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Viking_Press
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Outsiders
gptkbp:resolution acceptance of self
gptkbp:setting gptkb:1980s
gptkb:California
gptkbp:style simple
direct
conversational
gptkbp:symbolism the star runner
gptkbp:target_audience young adults
gptkbp:theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Community_Center
coming of age
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Outsiders
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3