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Meerkat's Marathon

By Damian Harvey

Tiny-legged Meerkat faces a giant marathon—but will his friends help him reach the finish line?

lively · humorous · encouraging · determined

Genres

Animals Sport Friendship/Family

What is Meerkat's Marathon about?

Meerkat is ready to race in a marathon, but the course is much longer than he imagined. With tiny legs and a huge challenge ahead, he wonders how he will ever reach the finish line. Along the way, Meerkat discovers that asking for help can make a big difference. Can his animal friends support him when the race becomes difficult? This lively early reader follows Meerkat’s determined journey, showing that teamwork, encouragement and perseverance can help overcome even the biggest obstacles.

About the author

Damian Harvey is a friendly author who has written lots of exciting books for children. He loves creating stories full of fun, adventure, and interesting characters. Some of his popular books include the 'Rex Jones' series and 'The Big Match'. Damian enjoys visiting schools to share his passion for reading and writing with young readers.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2016

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