Bibliograph

Her fearless run, Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon, by Kim Chaffee ; illustrated by Ellen Rooney

Type

Label

Her fearless run, Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon, by Kim Chaffee ; illustrated by Ellen Rooney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliography

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 8 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Her fearless run

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1033634356

Responsibility statement

by Kim Chaffee ; illustrated by Ellen Rooney

Sub title

Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification