Her fearless run : Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon
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Contributors
Rooney, Ellen, Illustrator
Status
Cambridge Public Library - Juv. Nonfiction
JNF 796.4209 C
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 3.2, 1 Points

Notes

General Note
"Distributed by Macmillan"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliography.
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.
Target Audience
Ages: 8 to 12.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Chaffee, K., & Rooney, E. (2019). Her fearless run: Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon . Page Street Kids.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chaffee, Kim and Ellen, Rooney. 2019. Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon. Page Street Kids.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chaffee, Kim and Ellen, Rooney. Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon Page Street Kids, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Chaffee, Kim,, and Ellen Rooney. Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon Page Street Kids, 2019.

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