Running Across America , livre ebook

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English

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2019

Écrit par
Nancy Feehrer , Dave McGillivray

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Nomad Press

Date de parution

10 septembre 2019

EAN13

9781619308763

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

A full-color, inspiring picture book about Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray's 3,452-mile run across America in 80 days!As a teenager, Dave McGillivray heard a news story about a person biking across the United States. "What a great idea!" he thought. "But instead of a bike, I'll use my sneakers!"This is the funny, touching, true story of McGillivray's 80-day, 3,452-mile run from Medford, Oregon, to his hometown of Medford, Massachusetts. In Running Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination, and Heading for Home, McGillivray tells the tale of how he braved the Sierra and Rocky Mountains, millions of grasshoppers in Nebraska, days of pouring rain in Ohio, the occasional rattlesnake, and intensely sore knees. On top of it all, homesickness and doubt are constant companions as he tries to achieve his dream of running from coast-to-coast.And that's not his only dream-the cross-country run is part of his goal to help kids in need. By making the run a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, McGillivray joins his favorite baseball team, the Red Sox, in making lives better for children battling cancer. Through 13 states, blistering heat, and being "pulled over" by a State Trooper, McGillivray relies on good friends, family, a sense of humor, and sheer determination to fulfill a dream-and to help kids who can't run. A true story with lots of humor and heart, this picture book is a follow-up to Dave McGillivray's book about the first time he ran the Boston Marathon,Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination.Running Across America serves as the basis for McGillivray's Dream Big "Marathon," a challenge explained at the end of the book 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. Perfect for independent readers and as a read aloud nonfiction picture book.About Nomad PressNomad 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 a true tale of Dave McGillivray's cross-country run. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

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Publié par

Nomad Press

Date de parution

10 septembre 2019

EAN13

9781619308763

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

Dave McGillivray
Boston Marathon Race Director
with Nancy Feehrer
Illustrated by Shululu
A True Story
of Dreams, Determination,
and Heading for Home
A C R O S S
Running
America
Nomad Press
A division of Nomad Communications
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Copyright © 2019 by DMSE Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from
the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.
The trademark “Nomad Press” and the Nomad Press logo are trademarks of Nomad Communications, Inc.
Questions regarding the ordering of this book should be addressed to
Nomad Press
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White River Junction, VT 05001
www.nomadpress.net
Printed in the United States.
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the important work done by Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute and its Jimmy Fund ( jimmyfund.org ) and to all the children and adults
who are bravely battling cancer—and yet still running for their dreams!
And to The Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation ( jmbigheart.org ) for their inspiring,
life-changing mission to promote kindness in honor of heart-warriors Joseph and Jack Middlemiss.
We are thankful, too, for the gift of Grace!
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to these charities.
Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank: Alex and Susan Kahan from Nomad Press for their enthusiastic
support; our invaluable readers for their thoughtful suggestions; the original RV Crew: Dan Carey,
Jeff Donohoe, Kent Hawley, Tom Kinder; and our encouraging, patient families: Katie, Ryan, Max,
Elle, Luke, and Chloe McGillivray; and John, Derek, Nate, Tim, and Izzie Feehrer
“Dave! Dave!”
Mom shouts out the back door. “It's dinnertime!”
My older brother laughs and shakes his head.
“He's just dreaming about hitting a home run— again .”
“Dave!
Dave!
Dave!”
A voice booms over the
baseball park loudspeaker.
“It's going . . . going . . . GONE!
A home run by Daaaaave McGillivray!”
Thousands of Red Sox fans jump to their feet cheering
as I round third base and head for home.
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