My Story Marathon of Her Own, A: The Diary of Sophia Krikonis, Melbourne, 1956

By Irini Savvides

ISBN: 9781865046358
Audience: Children
For Ages: 9- 12 years old
Format: Paperback
Dimensions (cm): 21.5x13.5x1
Weight (kg): .20

Used: very good condition.

• Very Good - The book shows only minor signs of wear, and is still in great shape overall. No major defects.

Times are tough in Crete, and Sophia's father has decided to make a fresh start in Melbourne. Sophia struggles to learn English and get used to the strange new customs, but no matter how hard she tries, nobody at school wants to make friends with a foreigner.

Then her talent for running starts to make a difference. With Olympic fever gripping Melbourne, Sophia's courage and determinati on is rewarded in unexpected ways.