Crossing the Finish Line
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Sri Lankan soldier Ranatunge Karunananda is the first runner to ever represent his country in the 10,000-meter race in the Olympic Games. Despite the lack...
Published By Union Square Kids
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 40
Publication Date 06/03/2025
ISBN 9781454950189
Dimensions 10.4 inches x 10.25 inches
“A great purchase, this is an ideal book to compare to other titles about sports, running, competitors and competition.”
—School Library Journal—SLJ
"This little-known story should find a place among other biographies of athletes, as it enriches the tapestry of those who strive against great odds. The
text is simple, and the illustrations provide the context for Karu’s internal narrative."
—Booklist