Tom Longboat
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 64
Published: 2004
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"Tom Longboat" by Bruce Kidd tells the inspiring story of one of Canada's greatest long-distance runners, Tom Longboat, an Onondaga athlete who achieved remarkable success in the early 20th century. The book chronicles his journey from a small Indigenous community to international fame, highlighting the challenges he faced, including racism and the pressures of competition. Longboat's dedication and resilience shine through as he breaks records and wins prestigious races, ultimately becoming a symbol of pride for Indigenous peoples. The narrative not only celebrates his athletic achievements but also addresses broader themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of Indigenous athletes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Canadians .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside .
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