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The Quickest Kid in Clarksville

By: Pat Zietlow Miller
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
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It's the day before the big parade. Alta can think about only one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She'll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn't matter that Alta's shoes have holes, because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest kid?

The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a timeless story of dreams, determination, and the power of friendship.

©2016 Pat Zietlow Miller (P)2016 Recorded Books Biographical Fiction Black & African American Difficult Discussions Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Social & Life Skills Biography Discrimination
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I guess it seemed like a typical childish dynamic for me. Competing against each other as to who is the fastest. But then in the end, it tells us a lesson that the best title is best shared with a friend. I think my adult self is reminded that this should be one of the major lessons that we should teach children, that all of us can be the best in everything we want to achieve just like other talented people out there.

I was more inspired by the author's note.

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It was enjoyable to listen to and I learned about Wilma Rudolph. A pleasant read.

Loved it.

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My son has a hard time reading, so I decided to get an audible to accompany one of the many books he has. HE LOVED IT!! The story, the characters, the voices, and the biography in the back. I will be buying more audibles and books from this author!

My son loved it!!!

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