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Her fearless run : Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon  Cover Image Book Book

Her fearless run : Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon

Chaffee, Kim (author.). Rooney, Ellen, (illustrator.).

Summary: 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.

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  • ISBN: 1624146546
  • ISBN: 9781624146541
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Salem, Massachusetts : Page Street Kids, 2019.

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General Note:
"Distributed by Macmillan"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliography.
Target Audience Note:
Ages: 8 to 12.
Subject: Marathon running United States Biography
Women runners United States Biography
Boston Marathon History
Switzer, Kathrine

Kim Chaffee, a life-long New Englander and debut author, is a former second-grade teacher now focusing on writing and being a mom. She holds a BA in history anda master’s in education. In addition to blogging about picture books for parents, teachers, and writers, she runs as well as organizes a local annual race. She lives with her family in New Hampshire.

Ellen Rooney grew up watching the Boston Marathon and now spends her time as an illustrator and designer. She has her BFA from the University of Victoria. Apainter, printmaker, collage artist, and debut picture book illustrator, she now resides in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband.


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