#SportBookOfTheMonth – Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest
Title: Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest
Author: Simran Jeet Singh
Pages: 48
Reading age: 4-8 years old
Description: The book Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Run a Marathon by Simran Jeet Singh, illustrated by Baljinder Kaur, is recommended for children aged 4 to 8. It has 48 pages and tells the inspirational story of Fauja Singh, who overcame physical challenges in his youth to later become the first person over 100 years old to complete a marathon.
The narrative explores themes of resilience and perseverance, depicting Fauja’s journey from a boy unable to walk properly to a man breaking world records. The book emphasizes the importance of self-belief and determination, making it a motivating read for young audiences while introducing them to the history of a Sikh marathon legend
Bibliography: