» The Desert Run
The Desert Run
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Book meta-data
- Emerald (Levels 25-26)
- Three
- Non-fiction
- Challenge, Different lands, Sports
- Diary journal and log, Recount
- Exploring text structure, Making predictions, Asking and answering questions
- 32
- 25
- 200469
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Reader Description
John and his son Dan set out to take part in the toughest running race on Earth. They run for seven days through the Sahara Desert carrying all their food and gear. Nearly 500 runners start the race. How many will finish?
After you have completed the Reader
The desert run was a challenge that John Bonallack really wanted to complete. On page 3, John lists the equipment he needed to take on the run. Imagine John is going to do a run through snow and ice. What changes would he need to make to the list? What new items would he need to take? Make a new list and show it to your family. Do they agree with your changes?
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