Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
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Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon

Written by Simran Jeet Singh & illustrated by Baljinder Kaur
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$17.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
45
Words per page
~681L
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Aug 25, 2020
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The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community. Every step forward is a victory. Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential. He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race. With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it’s both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780525555094
Publication Date
August 25, 2020
Publisher
Kokila
Page Count
48
Words Per Page
45
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~681L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~P
ATOS® Book Level
4.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
509854
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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