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Reviewed on March 1, 2017 | Middle To High School
Gr 6 Up—The story of the first footrace across the continental United States, from Los Angeles to New York City. Sponsored in 1928 by boosters of the newly created Route 66 as a way to publicize the road, the footrace stands as a symbol of the Roaring Twenties, in all its excess and aspiration. One hundred ninety-nine racers, or "bunioneers," stood at the starting line in Los Angeles, and 55 crossed the finish line in New York. Debut author Speno follows their journey through the small towns of America, recounting events of t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
