To run like wildfire : the story of Tom Longboat and the race to be world champion

Title
To run like wildfire : the story of Tom Longboat and the race to be world champion

Personal Author EPSB
Suzy. Botica

Summary
The story of Tom Longboat, long distance runner, is a tale of determination and self-belief. Read about this talented Canadian sports star, then bring Tom Longboat to life on stage.

Year Published
2009

Series
Active lives: biographies on stage

Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Note
Cover title.

Personal Subject
Longboat, Tom, 1887-1949.

Subject
Runners (Sports) -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Indigenous athletes -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Canadian drama -- 20th century.

Summary
The story of Tom Longboat, long distance runner, is a tale of determination and self-belief. Read about this talented Canadian sports star, then bring Tom Longboat to life on stage.

ISBN
9780779190072

Publisher
Toronto, Ont. : Scholastic Canada, 2009.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Bessie Nichols972 YORBook31577000077164Non-Fiction