Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon
Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon
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Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon

Illustrated by Ellen Rooney
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8 - 11
Reading age
40
Page count
Apr 2, 2019
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Kathrine Switzer changed the world of running. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from running laps as a girl in her backyard to becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with official race numbers in 1967. Her inspirational true story is for anyone willing to challenge the rules. The compelling collage art adds to the kinetic action of the story. With tension and heart, this biography has the influential power to get readers into running. An excellent choice for sports fans, New Englanders, young dreamers, and competitive girls and boys alike.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781624146541
    Publication Date
    April 2, 2019
    Publisher
    Page Street Kids
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018021030
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1033634356

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