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Fauja Singh keeps going : the true story of the oldest person to ever run a marathon  Cover Image Book Book

Fauja Singh keeps going : the true story of the oldest person to ever run a marathon / by Simran Jeet Singh ; Illustrated by Baljinder Kaur.

Singh, Simran Jeet. (Author). Kaur, Baljinder. (Added Author).

Summary:

"The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0525555099
  • ISBN: 9780525555094
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Publisher: New York : Kokila, [2020]

Content descriptions

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 23.99
Subject: Fauja Singh, 1911- > Juvenile literature.
Long-distance runners > India > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Long-distance runners > England > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Older athletes > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Marathon running > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch J 796.42092 Fauja -S 31681020145769 JNONFIC Checked out 12/03/2025

Simran Jeet Singh loves sports and signed up for his first marathon after being inspired by Fauja Singh -- and like Fauja, he hasn't stopped running since. Simran is an activist, writer, and scholar who believes deeply in the divine goodness of all people. He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and now lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

Baljinder Kaur is an illustrator and storyteller. She enjoys observing, exploring, and expressing the simple joys and often seemingly ordinary details of life around her through mixed media. FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING is her first trade picture book. Learn more about her work at www.baljinderkaur.com.


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