Terry Fox
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Terry Fox

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, T. Connor (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A young athlete's marathon journey raises hope and funds for cancer research.

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32 pages
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Terry Fox, a passionate athlete, faces a life-altering cancer diagnosis. Determined to make a difference, he embarks on the Marathon of Hope, running daily marathons to fund cancer research. Will his courage inspire a nation?

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope. Terry loved every sport under the sun. He was training to become a sports teacher when he received the cancer diagnosis that meant that his leg would have to be amputated. Owing to his experiences as a patient, Terry decided that he had to do something to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked upon an incredible feat, the Marathon of Hope, in which he ran for 143 days, traveling the equivalent of a single marathon every day, and raised millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian hero. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children​. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about CanadaBooks about cancerBooks about disabilitiesBooks about sports and recreationBooks about diseases, illnesses, injuries, and disabilities
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Published
November 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711276628

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