The Quickest Kid in Clarksville

Name: The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
ISBN: 9781501925030

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller

Narrator: Sisi Aisha Johnson

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/01/2016

Categories: Children's Fiction, Biographical Stories, African American & Black Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Growing up in the segregated town of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the 1960s, Alta's family cannot afford to buy her new sneakers--but she still plans to attend the parade celebrating her hero Wilma Rudolph's three Olympic gold medals.

About Pat Zietlow Miller

Pat Zietlow Miller is a children's book lover and one of the creative forces behind the blog Picture Book Builders where she reviews books for young readers. Her picture books include Be Kind, When You are Brave, Remarkably You, Wherever You Go, Sophie's Squash and The Quickest Kid in Clarksville. Pat lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband, two daughters and two pampered cats.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scottsdale Public Library on July 31, 2024

Simply wonderful. Story is beautifully written, powerful yet real, and links effortlessly to non-fiction. Love the interactions and messages of friendship and looking to your heroes for inspiration. Be prepared to check out a biography on Wilma Rudolph to go with it! -Alexis S.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on March 09, 2016

We are using "Quickest Kid" for our March Madness in 4th grade. My older students love this time of the year when we can focus on picture books that are sure to leave an impression on them. How do I know when a picture book is powerful? When it causes my students to inquire further about a "real lif......more

Goodreads review by Mississippi Library on November 17, 2016

Get ready to be inspired! As surely as Alta and her friends draw inspiration from Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph, your K-2 readers will draw inspiration from them. We loved this story about winning, losing, and friendship.......more

Goodreads review by Mary Ann on January 15, 2016

Fun read, with great rhythm to the language. Illustrations have great energy and kid appeal.......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on January 11, 2019

The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a realistic fiction picture book that tells the story of a young girl named Alta, her two friends, and the new kid on the block Charmaine. This book takes place in 1960 in Clarksville, Tennessee. It tells the story of a young girl and her ability to run fast, just......more