Run For It
Run For It
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Run For It

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
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8 - 12
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128
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May 1, 2002
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Theo’s favourite aunt is diagnosed as having cancer. Although he’s a couch potato he realises he has to do something. Then a friend tells him about a benefit race to raise funds for cancer research. He begins a training programme that opens a new door for him and helps his aunt as well.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316349147
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2002
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 2002
    Page Count
    128
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2001038663
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    223096083

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