On the Right Track with Maurice Greene
(Little Mo Stories)
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“This is a good day!” said Mo. “All day long it has been a good day. I woke up early, did my schoolwork, played games, helped in the garden, and saw a garden snake. I was brave and helped Karyn to be brave too! I have a lot to tell Mom and Dad, Michael, Kelly, and Ernest Jr. I hope they had a good day too!” IT WAS A GOOD DAY FOR MO. HOW WAS YOUR DAY? Mo was “on the right track.”.... Ready, set, go!!! The race was on. Very early everyone was out of the race except Aaron, Ernest Jr., and Maurice. For a while they were neck and neck, but just in the nick of time, Ernest Jr. pulled away and crossed the finish line first. Ernest Jr. won that race, but he had to dig in and really run fast. “You are getting faster,” puffed Ernest Jr. “I know it, and I’m going to be the fastest man in the world,” promised Maurice..... The racing continued, and one day, Maurice Greene did win the race. The big one: 9.79 seconds for the 100-meters race in Athens, Greece, holding the record for the “Fastest Man in the World” title..... Somewhere about 35 meters into the drive, Maurice ended his drive phase. He was now in his full running position. His powerful arms were moving back and forth. His powerful legs were lifting high, and his feet were hitting the track. Just as one foot hit the ground, it was back up again. It seemed as if he was running on air and the ancient Olympians were running with him. Maurice passed the other runners. He had now reached his top end speed. He felt good. He had trained well
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This book is unique because of its invitation for active participation and involvement with the authors and illustrator. Through these short biographical stories with very relatable themes readers young and older are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and experiences. Ready, set, go! Go for the gold-your goal and stay On the Right Track! The book is an account of “A day in the life of Little Mo”, growing up with the Greenes including his extended family. The eyewitness account of Mo’s father, Ernest, puts you on the track at that time in
“...He is now in his full running position. His powerful arms are moving back and forth...” (Excerpt from the book)
Today you may know him as gold, silver, and bronze Olympian track star, Maurice Greene. His father and aunt recognize and document his accomplishments in track by recalling how he set goals and worked hard even at an early age as Little Mo.
About the Author
This dynamic duo brother and sister team grew up together going to the same schools through elementary, Jr. High and High Schools as well as
Audrey Nesby is a retired educator having taught for thirty eight years in Kansas City Kansas Public Schools. She worked on many district manuals and guides for teaching reading, math, social studies, and science. Her love of literature and learning led her to write poems, stories and family history accounts for pleasure.. While Maurice was in attendance at
Ernest Greene Sr., brother of co-author Audrey and father of Maurice Greene, has been literally running the race with Maurice from the beginning. He too is a product of the