Run

If you have no idea who Terry Fox is, my suggestion is not to read this book (***yet***), but go watch the documentary: INTO THE WIND (52min.) (It's on Netflix as of writing this--I know because I had to go re-check the title of it.) That documentary will give you a better idea of who this guy is--a......more

If you ever ask me the question, “Who’s your favourite author?” my answer would be instantaneous: Eric Walters. I first read Eric’s work when I was in the 3rd grade, and still, almost 18 years later, his books continue to resonate with me. It’s my birthday month, this month and I’m planning on revis......more

I really didn't know much about Terry Fox until I read this a few years ago. The story (more or less) is about a teenage boy who follows his dad, who is a reporter. The kid basically gets dragged into following Terry Fox. It's not an epic story, no battles against aliens or dragons, but it seems rea......more

"Run" by Eric Walters deserves nothing less than a glowing 5-star review! As a teacher who recently read this book to my grade 6/7 class, I can confidently say that it captivated our hearts and minds from start to finish. Eric Walters masterfully weaves a tale of resilience, friendship, and the power......more

3.5 stars! It's a bit cheesy and an incredibly simple story, but it's still quite powerful. There aren't any other fiction books (that I know of) that have Terry Fox in it because Terry's family is very private and doesn't like it when people use his name/legacy for things outside of Cancer Research/......more