Blood runner : the long race to freedom
Riordan, James, 1936-2011
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Samuel's parents and sister, innocent bystanders, are killed by South African police. Samuel is sent to live with his uncle where he discovers he can run faster than anyone. Years later, after the end of Apartheid, Samuel is selected as the token black South African athlete to run in the Olympics.
Main title:
Blood runner : the long race to freedom / James Riordan.
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Imprint:
London : Frances Lincoln Children's, 2011.
Collation:
159 p. ; 20 cm.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781845079345 (pbk)1845079345 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.9'14J
Language:
English
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BRN:
516204
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