Runner by Norma Charles
From a skinny little kid growing up in St Boniface, Manitoba, Harry Jerome rose to become the fastest man in the world, a title he held for an incredible eight years in the 1960s. He competed at the University of Oregon and represented Canada in the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Olympics. During his career, he set seven world records. Harry Jerome achieved all of this in spite of the prejudice he and his family consistently had to fight against because of their African-Canadian heritage.
In this engaging and inspiring novel, acclaimed children's writer Norma Charles has woven together Harry's fascinating life story from information gathered through research, interviews with his family, friends and coach and from her own memories of watching his races at University of British Columbia when she was a student there.
Norma Charles is the author of the bestselling picture book See You Later, Alligator, as well as 11 earlier children's books, including the Sophie Alias Star Girl adventures with Dundurn, The Accomplish (nominated for a Sheila A. Richardson Award), and The Accomplish (nominated for a Sheila A. Richardson Award). All the Way to Mexico (winner of the Chocolate Lily Prize), and All the Way to Mexico (winner of the Egoff Award). She currently resides in Vancouver.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780889955530 |
| ISBN 10 | 0889955530 |
| Title | Runner |
| Author | Norma Charles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Red Deer Press |
| Year published | 2018-06-07 |
| Number of pages | 154 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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