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When Spencer finally went back to school, Mr Petrich devoted the first ten minutes of athletics to talking about what had happened. ‘Spencer’s cross-country technique—because that is what it was, people: that was a real cross-country course—was incredible. His stamina, his focus, his commitment, were amazing. We could all take a leaf out of his book.’

Charlie whispered, ‘You’re a mazing, Spence. Amazing!’

Yep. That was him. The Amazing Spencer Gray.

Leon elbowed him. ‘But you’re still pretty ordinary on a skateboard.’