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.
Named as one of a A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year and 2021Summer Reading List
Starred review from Kirkus!
"Fearless indeed. A biography that goes the distance!"
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Starred review from Publishers Weekly!
"Chaffee’s effective telling of Switzer’s iconic story emphasizes persistence, ambition and discipline—the “pat, pat, pat, pat” of the runner’s tread is a repeated refrain—but centers on her love of the sport: 'She thought running was magic.'"
Read the full review here: Publishers Weekly
School Library Journal!
"An empowering story that belongs in all picture book biography sections!"
Read the full review here: School Library Journal
"Fearless indeed. A biography that goes the distance!"
Read the full review here: Kirkus Review
Starred review from Publishers Weekly!
"Chaffee’s effective telling of Switzer’s iconic story emphasizes persistence, ambition and discipline—the “pat, pat, pat, pat” of the runner’s tread is a repeated refrain—but centers on her love of the sport: 'She thought running was magic.'"
Read the full review here: Publishers Weekly
School Library Journal!
"An empowering story that belongs in all picture book biography sections!"
Read the full review here: School Library Journal