| Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon Contributor(s): Chaffee, Kim (Author), Rooney, Ellen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1624146546 ISBN-13: 9781624146541 Publisher: Page Street Kids OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Track & Field |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018021030 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.1" W x 11.6" (1.30 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Locality - Boston-Worcester, Mass. - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |