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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 of support and resources, Karu stands on the track in Japan, determined to represent Sri Lanka and his family well. As the race begins and the other runners lap Karu time and again, he presses on despite objections, winning not the race but the hearts of the 70,000-person crowd, and inspiring people across the world to stay steadfast in the race for their dreams.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781454950189
  • ISBN-10: 1454950188
  • Publisher: Union Square Kids
  • Publish Date: June 2025
  • Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.15 pounds
  • Page Count: 40
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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