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Book Synopsis: In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope. Terry loved every sport under the sun. He was training to become a sports teacher when he received the cancer diagnosis that meant that his leg would have to be amputated. Owing to his experiences as a patient, Terry decided that he had to do something to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked upon an incredible feat, the Marathon of Hope, in which he ran for 143 days, traveling the equivalent of a single marathon every day, and raised millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian hero. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Read more
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Introducing the awe-inspiring story of Terry Fox, the Canadian legend who captured hearts and minds with his determination and courage. In the critically acclaimed volume 86 of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, readers are taken on a journey through Terry's life, from his love for every sport to his life-changing cancer diagnosis. Despite facing immense challenges, Terry embarked on the extraordinary Marathon of Hope, running for 143 days to raise millions of dollars for cancer research.
With stylish and quirky illustrations that bring Terry's story to life, this book is a must-read for children and adults alike. Discover extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline and historical photos, as well as a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian hero. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a wildly popular biography series that introduces outstanding people from various fields to young readers. These remarkable individuals began as dreamers and achieved greatness, showing children that anything is possible.
Whether you're looking for a board book to read aloud to your little ones or a paperback version for beginning readers, there's a format that suits everyone. For older children, we have hardcover and paperback editions with expanded stories and rewritten text. You can even collect a selection of these inspiring books by theme in our beautifully boxed gift sets.
But it doesn't stop there. We also offer activity books and a journal to engage and inspire children even further, making the lives of these role models accessible in various ways. Little People, BIG DREAMS is more than just a series—it's a movement to inspire the next generation of outstanding individuals who will change the world.
Are you ready to be inspired by Terry Fox and become a part of his incredible story? Join us on this journey and grab your copy of Terry Fox (Volume 86) from our website today! Click here to get yours now.
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