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ebraam's review
4.0
Loved that this is told through the eyes of Terry's dear friend and explores themes of friendship and perseverance (obviously lol)
Lots of words so not for you if your kid won't sit for 10 mins.
Lots of words so not for you if your kid won't sit for 10 mins.
geekwayne's review
5.0
'Terry Fox and Me' by Mary Beth Leatherdale with illustrations by Milan Pavlovic is a picture book about a famous runner and his best friend.
When Doug met Terry, he was better at basketball, but Terry practiced and got better with Doug's help. As they grew, so did their friendship. When Terry found out he had cancer and needed to have his leg amputated, he came up with a crazy plan to raise awareness for cancer. His friend Doug was by his side the whole time.
I knew Terry Fox's story, but didn't know much about Doug. I love that this book is told from his perspective and forms a tribute to a remarkable friend. The illustrations are fun and the story is a great read.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
When Doug met Terry, he was better at basketball, but Terry practiced and got better with Doug's help. As they grew, so did their friendship. When Terry found out he had cancer and needed to have his leg amputated, he came up with a crazy plan to raise awareness for cancer. His friend Doug was by his side the whole time.
I knew Terry Fox's story, but didn't know much about Doug. I love that this book is told from his perspective and forms a tribute to a remarkable friend. The illustrations are fun and the story is a great read.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
mybooksandkidsbooks's review
Terry Fox and Me by Mary Beth Leatherdale and Milan Pavlovic
Every September my kids come home full of questions about Terry Fox. I am so happy to have this book from @tundrabooks to share with them now! I love the tradition of the Terry Fox run and the message of hope.
This book starts with Terry at his school in BC and follows him through school, sports and his battle with cancer. It is a story of friendship and determination. This September it was the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope and more than 800 million dollars have been raised for cancer research.
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Every September my kids come home full of questions about Terry Fox. I am so happy to have this book from @tundrabooks to share with them now! I love the tradition of the Terry Fox run and the message of hope.
This book starts with Terry at his school in BC and follows him through school, sports and his battle with cancer. It is a story of friendship and determination. This September it was the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope and more than 800 million dollars have been raised for cancer research.
#terryfox #terryfoxfoundation #terryfoxrun #readtundra #canadianpublishers #canadianbooks #calgarybooks #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #kidsbooks #kidsbookreview #childrensbooks #childrensbookrecommendations #yyc #yycbooks #calgaryinfluencer #calgaryinstagrammer
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
This is an interesting take on the story of Terry Fox, the story of the boy who had cancer and who wanted to run across the width of Canada to raise money for treating cancer.
What is so cool about this story is that it is told from the view of his best friend, based on what the best friend remembered about Terry, how they were friends, and how they came up with the idea of the run. Doug was with Terry the whole time. Supporting him.
Hard to believe it has been 40 years since this all happened. A good way to learn about an otherwise ordinary boy doing extraordinary things.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
What is so cool about this story is that it is told from the view of his best friend, based on what the best friend remembered about Terry, how they were friends, and how they came up with the idea of the run. Doug was with Terry the whole time. Supporting him.
Hard to believe it has been 40 years since this all happened. A good way to learn about an otherwise ordinary boy doing extraordinary things.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
abigailbat's review
This fascinating and inspiring story was new to me - Terry Fox was a teenager when his left had to be amputated due to a rare form of cancer. Terry wasn't the type of person to give up (on anything... ever...). After receiving a prosthetic leg, Terry was determined not only to walk but to run. He started training and set out to run the Marathon of Hope across the entire country of Canada. Although Terry wasn't able to complete his run due to his cancer returning, his legacy lives on and runs in his name have raised millions of dollars for cancer research.
Pair this with Emmanuel's Dream for another story of an amputee making news with a marathon sports event.
Pair this with Emmanuel's Dream for another story of an amputee making news with a marathon sports event.
briarsreviews's review
5.0
Terry Fox is a Canadian LEGEND. If you haven't heard of him, man are you missing out on a truly incredible story! This man was tremendously brave during a brutal fight against cancer. Even with his leg amputated due to his cancer, he ran a giant Marathon of Hope and inspired a nation, and the world.
But, this story talks about the boy himself! How Terry had a great friend named Doug and how he got to that point. The story emphasizes working hard, courage, bravery and the true power of friendship. Doug works with Terry to help him train and is there for him throughout his struggles. Terry never gives up and neither does Doug.
Doug is barely mentioned in the Terry Fox tale. It's nice to see Terry's best friend who stuck by his side and took a year off to do the Marathon of Hope with him get his glory. Around strong people, there are always a group of other strong individuals helping them along the way.
The art style is cartoon-y and colourful. It has a soft and brush-y feel, yet feels like it fits with the story.
I am blown away by this book. It is honestly one of my favourites! I love Terry Fox's story, especially since I've been hearing it since I was a little kid. Terry Fox and his tale is one of the major events that has happened in Canada that shaped us as a nation. Having a children's book explain this tale, in a way that strongly expresses friendship, is welcome! I wish I would have had a story like this instead of the lectures we got about Terry Fox back in my grade school years.
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
But, this story talks about the boy himself! How Terry had a great friend named Doug and how he got to that point. The story emphasizes working hard, courage, bravery and the true power of friendship. Doug works with Terry to help him train and is there for him throughout his struggles. Terry never gives up and neither does Doug.
Doug is barely mentioned in the Terry Fox tale. It's nice to see Terry's best friend who stuck by his side and took a year off to do the Marathon of Hope with him get his glory. Around strong people, there are always a group of other strong individuals helping them along the way.
The art style is cartoon-y and colourful. It has a soft and brush-y feel, yet feels like it fits with the story.
I am blown away by this book. It is honestly one of my favourites! I love Terry Fox's story, especially since I've been hearing it since I was a little kid. Terry Fox and his tale is one of the major events that has happened in Canada that shaped us as a nation. Having a children's book explain this tale, in a way that strongly expresses friendship, is welcome! I wish I would have had a story like this instead of the lectures we got about Terry Fox back in my grade school years.
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
jilljemmett's review
5.0
When the new boy, Terry, wants to befriend Doug after he didn’t do well at basketball tryouts, Doug is reluctant to hang out with him. Doug quickly learns that Terry is willing to work hard to get better at the sport. Terry becomes a great basketball player and athlete, though he won’t run cross-country with Doug. Everything changes when Terry is diagnosed with cancer and has 80% of his leg amputated. Suddenly Terry is motivated to start running, creating the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. His best friend Doug stays by his side the whole time.
Terry Fox is a Canadian icon and hero. Every year, Canadians across the country participate in the Terry Fox Run in September. The run that Terry started in 1980 is honored every year with donations to cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry had to stop his run halfway through his cross country marathon. He started in St. John’s, Newfoundland and ended in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He passed away the following year though his memory lives on today.
I wasn’t familiar with Doug’s story before reading this book. He was a wonderful friend to Terry, who encouraged him throughout his recovery and training.
This is a great story for children because it teaches about the power of friendship. It could also teach young children who Terry Fox was and why he is such an important historical figure that we continue to honour today.
I loved this Canadian story!
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Terry Fox is a Canadian icon and hero. Every year, Canadians across the country participate in the Terry Fox Run in September. The run that Terry started in 1980 is honored every year with donations to cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry had to stop his run halfway through his cross country marathon. He started in St. John’s, Newfoundland and ended in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He passed away the following year though his memory lives on today.
I wasn’t familiar with Doug’s story before reading this book. He was a wonderful friend to Terry, who encouraged him throughout his recovery and training.
This is a great story for children because it teaches about the power of friendship. It could also teach young children who Terry Fox was and why he is such an important historical figure that we continue to honour today.
I loved this Canadian story!
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
mamafoxbooks's review
4.0
This is a lovely story with important messages of perseverance and courage. I felt it was a little long for a picture book, though.