Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon by Baljinder Kaur, Simrat Jeet Singh
Published by Kokila on August 25, 2020
ISBN: 0525555099
Pages: 48
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Oh my goodness, I loved this book. It’s the inspirational story of Fauja Singh, a 108 year old marathon runner who didn’t start running until he was 81. Singh was born with a weakness in his legs that led people to believe he would be unable to walk. With daily encouragement from his mother he worked at it until, at five years old, he was able to. He grew up to have a farm and family and was happy. After his children were grown his wife passed away and he moved in with family in England but was lonely and depressed there as he didn’t speak English. After seeing people running a race on TV he decided he needed to run and he hasn’t stopped. This man is amazing! He found a coach and ran his first marathon at 89! A great book about running, determination, and even how difficult a move to a new country can be, this book is uplifting and it would be a great addition to any upper elementary school classroom.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath