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Muslim Mavericks Books

Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
About the series

What's Muslim Mavericks About?

Chapter-book biographies of Muslim trailblazers by Seema Yasmin.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2026

Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free

By Seema Yasmin, Noha Habaieb (Illustrator)

A boy who moves to a new country finds that running speaks every language.

96 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: At eight, Mo Farah moved from Somaliland to London speaking very little English. Starting over was hard, but running was a language everyone understood. Once he started, he never stopped, smashing records and winning championships on his way to four Olympic gold medals and six world titles. This illustrated chapter-book biography tells the true story of one of the most successful distance runners ever.
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Muslim Mavericks Series

1 book · Published 2026

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How many books are in the Muslim Mavericks series?

There is one Muslim Mavericks book so far: Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free.

What ages are the Muslim Mavericks books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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