Terry Fox and Me
Terry Fox and Me
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Terry Fox and Me

Illustrated by Milan Pavlović
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
Aug 4, 2020
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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, this picture book biography tells the story of a friendship defined by strength and love. Before Terry Fox become a national hero and icon, he was just a regular kid. But even then, his characteristic strength, determination and loyalty were apparent and were the foundation for his friendship with Doug. The two first met at basketball tryouts in grammar school. Terry was the smallest - and worst - basketball player on the court. But that didn’t stop him. With Doug’s help, Terry practiced and practiced until he earned a spot on the team. As they grew up, the best friends supported each other, challenged each other, helped each other become better athletes and better people. Doug was by Terry’s side every step of the way: when Terry received a diagnosis of cancer in his leg, when he was learning to walk - then run - with a prosthetic leg and while he was training for the race of his life, his Marathon of Hope. Written from Doug’s perspective, this story shows that Terry Fox’s legacy goes beyond the physical and individual accomplishments of a disabled athlete and honors the true value of friendship.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780735267688
    Publication Date
    August 4, 2020
    Publisher
    Tundra Books (NY)
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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