THE RACE AND GOD'S GIFTS Book's Synopsis By, Helen J. Slaughter Tarrence is a rabbit, and Samuel a squirrel. Both Tarrence and Samuel dreamed big. They dreamed of being an athlete and racing in the Olympics Games. Tarrence and Samuel were raised by loving parents, who influenced their families' Christian valves. Samuel was very sky and new at his school. He didn't have any friends at school. Tarrence's mother and Samuel's grandmother wanted them to pursue God in following their big dreams, and they encourage the boys saying, Never give up on your dreams, on matter what! As Tarrence bravely stands up for Samuel when he gets picked on by a big rat named Big Bad John and his bully friends. Tarrence and Samuel's friendship strengthens when both discover they loved running, with big dreams! in their hearts they planed their very own Big Race.