Mary Beth Leatherdale

Terry Fox is a Canadian LEGEND. If you haven't heard of him, man are you missing out on a truly incredible story! This man was tremendously brave during a brutal fight against cancer. Even with his leg amputated due to his cancer, he ran a giant Marathon of Hope and inspired a nation, and the world.

But, this story talks about the boy himself! How Terry had a great friend named Doug and how he got to that point. The story emphasizes working hard, courage, bravery and the true power of friendship. Doug works with Terry to help him train and is there for him throughout his struggles. Terry never gives up and neither does Doug.

Doug is barely mentioned in the Terry Fox tale. It's nice to see Terry's best friend who stuck by his side and took a year off to do the Marathon of Hope with him get his glory. Around strong people, there are always a group of other strong individuals helping them along the way.

The art style is cartoon-y and colourful. It has a soft and brush-y feel, yet feels like it fits with the story.

I am blown away by this book. It is honestly one of my favourites! I love Terry Fox's story, especially since I've been hearing it since I was a little kid. Terry Fox and his tale is one of the major events that has happened in Canada that shaped us as a nation. Having a children's book explain this tale, in a way that strongly expresses friendship, is welcome! I wish I would have had a story like this instead of the lectures we got about Terry Fox back in my grade school years.

Five out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.… (mere)