Why a Booktrail?
The remarkable story of Terry Fox
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Why a Booktrail?
The remarkable story of Terry Fox
What you need to know before your trail
Winston MacDonald is in trouble. He’s been suspended from school and he’s run away from home. After the police pick him up, he is sent to spend time with his father–a newspaper columnist who hasn’t been around much since the family split up a year ago.Travelling to Nova Scotia with his father, who is covering what he thinks is just a human interest story about a young man trying to run across Canada, Winston spends some time with Terry Fox and Terry’s best friend, Doug. Their determination to achieve what seems like an impossible goal makes a big impression on Winston and he takes courage and inspiration from Terry’s run. He is overjoyed when his father’s article about the Marathon of Hope ignites public interest across the country.
Travel Guide
Apparently one in every five Canadians is related to someone who passed through Halifax’s Pier 21? And did you know Halifax is closer to Dublin than it is to Victoria? There’s lots to find out about Nova Scotia and this tells you about that very special Canadian place plus about one of the country’s national heros!
Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope
The story is a blending of fact and fiction, fully endorsed by The Terry Fox Foundation. Terry Fox was a young man who bravely ran to create awareness and raise money to fight the cancer that took his leg and eventually his life.
Hundreds of thousands of young Canadians participate in the Terry Fox Run each year and this book will further enhance their knowledge of Terry’s epic journey.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Run
Destination : Canada, Halifax Author/Guide: Eric Walters
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