The Fastest Boy In The World

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Eleven-year-old Solomon dreams of becoming a gold-medal-winning athlete like his Ethiopian heroes. When his grandfather takes him to Addis Ababa, Solomon is thrilled, especially with the national team's victory parade. However, after his grandfather collapses, Solomon faces a daunting twenty-mile run back to their village to seek help. With his grandfather's life at stake, Solomon must summon all his courage and endurance to complete the journey.

About the author

Elizabeth Laird is a well-known British author who has written many exciting books for children. She loves to travel and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her stories. One of her most famous books is 'The Garbage King'. Elizabeth enjoys meeting young readers and sharing her love of reading and writing.