This junior
non-fiction novel is written in an open and engaging style, with the voice of
the author shining through.
This book is most likely to appeal to readers aged 8
– 12 years, a time when the author was discovering her love and talent for
running.
Readers will learn that this successful athlete, well known to
Australia and the world as Cathy Freeman, was always known to her family as
Catherine, a quiet and determined girl who simply loved to run.
Freeman writes
in a conversational way making this book an accessible and enjoyable read for
many readers, from sports fans to those who love autobiographies and
non-fiction, and for avid to reluctant readers.
Freeman shares her thoughts,
dreams and doubts as she leads readers through her journey from schoolgirl to
Olympic champion and beyond.
Readers
gain insight into some of the challenges Freeman faced and her very personal inspirations
and motivations.
This book is
peppered with photographs of Freeman in her younger years, during her
extraordinary athletic career, and in her life after winning gold medals. Born To Run: Cathy Freeman, My Story
will have readers running alongside Freeman, cheering until the end.
Title: Born To Run: Cathy Freeman,
My Story
Author: Catherine Freeman
Publisher:
Puffin Books, $17.99
Publication
Date: 5
March 2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143302384
For
ages: 8 – 12
years
Type: Junior Non-fiction