In this book from the award-winning series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who made the Marathon of Hope. Terry loved all sports. He was training to become a physical education teacher when he was informed that he would need to undergo amputation due to cancer. Thanks to his experiences as a patient, he decided to do something to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked on an incredible journey, the Marathon of Hope, during which he ran for 143 days, covering the distance of a marathon every day, raising millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians.

This inspiring book features stylish and original illustrations and additional facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian hero. The Little People, BIG DREAMS series is a bestselling biography series for children that explores the lives of extraordinary people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. They all achieved incredible things, yet each one of them began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The board books present simple sentences, perfect for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback volumes present expanded stories for beginner readers. With reworded text for older children, the collections bring together a multitude of dreamers in one volume. You can also gather a selection of the books by theme in gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!