{"title":"Dave Mcgillivray","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"finish-strong-book-dave-mcgillivray-9781647410391","title":"Finish Strong","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eSelected as a \"recommended title\" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A picture book autobiography about Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray's amazing adventure of running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eFinish Strong: Seven Marathons on Seven Continents in Seven Days\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspiring true story of Dave McGillivray's epic marathon experience! In 2018, McGillivray joined a team called \"Hold the Plane\" to enter the World Marathon Challenge. The first stop was a desert. And not the kind of desert that has lots of sand and cacti. No, the first marathon took place in Antarctica! From there, Team Hold the Plane flew to Cape Town, South Africa; Perth, Australia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Lisbon, Portugal; Cartagena, Columbia; and finally, Miami, Florida, United States! \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eKids ages 5 to 9 get a front row spot as they watch McGillivray overcome lots of challenges, including cold, heat, sore legs, and sickness to achieve his goal of finishing strong. A tale of determination, \u003ci\u003eFinish Strong\u003c\/i\u003e inspires readers to work hard at whatever challenge they choose to take on. Perfect as a read aloud or for independent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none; display: inline\"\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBack matter includes a map, an afterword from Dave about overcoming medical issues, and information about the Dream Big Marathon challenge for kids to run 26 miles, read 26 books, and do 26 acts of kindness in 26 weeks, sponsored by the Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none; display: inline\"\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis picture book is a follow-up to Dave McGillivray's two previous books, \u003ci\u003eDream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRunning Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination, and Heading for Home.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none; display: inline\"\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes a sense of grit and personal responsibility combined with asking for help when it's needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none; display: inline\"\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses humor to engage children's attention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none; display: inline\"\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for independent readers and as a read aloud nonfiction picture book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Nomad Press\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eNomad Press books bring real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly colored illustrations. Elementary-aged children are introduced to the race director of the Boston Marathon through the true tale of Dave McGillivray's World Marathon Challenge. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eAvailable in hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49738873307409,"sku":"NGR9781647410391","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":51324365734161,"sku":"CIN1647410398A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1647410398.jpg?v=1751410006"},{"product_id":"running-across-america-book-nancy-feehrer-9781619308756","title":"Running Across America","description":"\u003cp\u003eA full-color, inspiring picture book about Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray's 3,452-mile run across America in 80 days!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a teenager, Dave McGillivray heard a news story about a person biking across the United States. \"What a great idea!\" he thought. \"But instead of a bike, I'll use my sneakers!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the funny, touching, true story of McGillivray's 80-day, 3,452-mile run from Medford, Oregon, to his hometown of Medford, Massachusetts. In Running Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination, and Heading for Home, McGillivray tells the tale of how he braved the Sierra and Rocky Mountains, millions of grasshoppers in Nebraska, days of pouring rain in Ohio, the occasional rattlesnake, and intensely sore knees. On top of it all, homesickness and doubt are constant companions as he tries to achieve his dream of running from coast-to-coast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd that's not his only dream--the cross-country run is part of his goal to help kids in need. By making the run a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, McGillivray joins his favorite baseball team, the Red Sox, in making lives better for children battling cancer. Through 13 states, blistering heat, and being \"pulled over\" by a State Trooper, McGillivray relies on good friends, family, a sense of humor, and sheer determination to fulfill a dream--and to help kids who can't run.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* A true story with lots of humor and heart, this picture book is a follow-up to Dave McGillivray's book about the first time he ran the Boston Marathon, Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Running Across America serves as the basis for McGillivray's Dream Big \"Marathon,\" a challenge explained at the end of the book for kids to run 26 miles, read 26 books, and do 26 acts of kindness in 26 weeks, sponsored by the Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Perfect for independent readers and as a read aloud nonfiction picture book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003eAbout Nomad Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eNomad Press books bring real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly colored illustrations. Elementary-aged children are introduced to the race director of the Boston marathon through a true tale of Dave McGillivray's cross-country run. 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