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Fauja Singh keeps going : the true story of the oldest person to ever run a marathon  Cover Image Book Book

Fauja Singh keeps going : the true story of the oldest person to ever run a marathon / Simran Jeet Singh ; Illustrated by Baljinder Kaur.

Singh, Simran Jeet, (author.). Kaur, Baljinder, (illustrator.).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0525555099 : SAL
  • ISBN: 9780525555094 : SAL
  • ISBN: 9780525555094
  • ISBN: 0525555099
  • Physical Description: pages cm
  • Publisher: New York : Kokila, [2020]

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Summary, etc.:
"The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8 Kokila.
Grades K-1 Kokila.
Awards Note:
Charter Oak Children’s Book Award (COCBA) Nominee, 2020-2021.
Nutmeg Award Nominee, Elementary, 2025.
Subject: Fauja Singh, 1911- > Juvenile literature.
Long-distance runners > India > Biography.
Long-distance runners > England > Biography.
Marathon running > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 52 of 64 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
  • 2 of 3 copies available at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe.

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 64 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe J B SINGH (Text) 34026147326875 Juvenile Biography Available -
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe J NUTMEG SIN (Text) 34026155512903 Juvenile Nutmeg Checked out 05/27/2025
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe J NUTMEG SIN (Text) 34026155512945 Juvenile Nutmeg Available -

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