Finish Strong

Selected as a "recommended title" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission.

A picture book autobiography about Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray's amazing adventure of running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days!

• Back 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.
• This picture book is a follow-up to Dave McGillivray's two previous books, Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination and Running Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination, and Heading for Home.
• Promotes a sense of grit and personal responsibility combined with asking for help when it's needed
• Uses humor to engage children's attention
• Perfect for independent readers and as a read aloud nonfiction picture book.

Nomad 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.

Finish Strong features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members

Finish Strong is available in Ebook, Hardback

Finish Strong was written by Dave McGillivray, Nancy Feehrer and published by Nomad Press (VT)

Finish Strong has 32 pages

£15.26