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“This engaging picture book biography tells the amazing story of a 100-year-old marathoner named Fauja Singh.” –School Library Journal

Fauja Singh Keeps Going

Written by Simran Jeet Singh
Illustrated by Baljinder Kaur
Published by Kokila

Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential. He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race. With exuberant text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it’s both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.

Primary ISBN: 9780525555094
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: India

Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: In Home Country

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