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The Pumpkin Runner
by Marsha Arnold
Dial Books for Young Readers
Sheep rancher Joshua Summerhayes enters a race from Melbourne to Sydney, and people laugh when he shows up in his overalls and gumboots, calmly nibbling a pumpkin seed for energy. But then he pulls into the lead, and folks are forced to sit up and take notice.
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Let's Talk:
Ideas to Explore Together
Before you read: What do you think might give a runner some energy? Do you think that eating pumpkins might help you win a race?
As you read: What makes Joshua different from the other runners?
After you read: Do you think that winning is the only reason to run a race? What might be some other reasons to run a race? (joy of running, personal best, want to be healthy)
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