Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Page Street Kids
Published: 04/02/2019
ISBN: 9781624146541
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.60h x 10.10w x 0.40d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 79
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 39
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019 pg. 94
Publishers Weekly 03/25/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2019
Shelf Awareness 04/16/2019
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2019 pg. 106