laurenpedersen's review against another edition
4.0
The story of the first woman to officially compete in and finish the Boston Marathon. A tribute to women athletes.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
5.0
Another picture book biography winner! As a young woman in 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first female to run the Boston Marathon. Not only is this an inspiring book for girls of today, but eye-opening for adults that it wasn't so long ago that women were being denied such basic opportunities.
ashleytree's review against another edition
5.0
An extremely successful pairing of author and illustrator! The text and illustrations compliment each other so well, and come together to create a beautiful and inspiring telling of Katherine Switzer's achievement at the Boston Marathon.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Inspiring book that young readers will find fascinating.
rebeccamoody's review
5.0
Fantastic children's biography about the first woman to race the Boston Marathon. Chaffee's writing is smooth and accessible for kids and Rooney's illustrations are beautiful, the coloring flawless. Definitely recommend this one for a library read aloud or a personal collection.
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