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Book Synopsis: From Megan McCarthy the award-winning author of Pop! and Earmuffs for Everyone comes the quirky, fascinating, and inspiring story of perseverance and the importance of sportsmanship set at the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon.
It was 1904 and St. Louis was proud to host the World’s Fair and America’s First Olympics. Hundreds of thousands of people came by car, by train, by boat. Part of the Olympics was a wild, wacky marathon. Forty-two racers registered, thirty-two showed up, and of the three racers vying for the finish line: on drove part way, one was helped by his trainers over the line, and one was a postman who travelled from Cuba and ran in street clothes that he cut off to look like shorts. How they ran and who won is a story of twists and turns that only wouldn’t be believed if it weren’t true! And it is! Find out who won in this wacky and well-researched picture book all about the historic Olympic Marathon of 1904.
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Are you ready for a journey back in time to witness the wildest race ever? Introducing "The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon" book, a quirky and fascinating tale of perseverance and sportsmanship. Authored by Megan McCarthy, the award-winning writer behind "Pop!" and "Earmuffs for Everyone," this book is guaranteed to captivate readers of all ages.
Transport yourself to the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, set against the backdrop of America's First Olympics and the World's Fair. With hundreds of thousands of people converging upon St. Louis via cars, trains, and boats, excitement filled the air. However, it was the marathon that stole the show.
A total of forty-two racers registered, but only thirty-two dared to show up at the starting line. What unfolded during the race was beyond anyone's wildest imagination. One of the racers drove part of the course, another was literally carried by his trainers to the finish line, and can you believe it, a postman from Cuba, donning improvised shorts, ran his heart out. The twists and turns of this marathon are so outrageous that you would doubt their veracity, but rest assured, they are all true!
The "Wildest Race Ever" is a meticulously researched picture book that brings to life the chaotic events of the 1904 Olympic Marathon. Join us on this incredible journey to discover the winner and be inspired by the stories of determination and sportsmanship that emerged from this legendary race.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history. Grab your copy of "The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon" now and experience the excitement and thrills of this remarkable event!
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