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Wings of an eagle : the gold medal dreams of Billy Mills
Author: Mills, Billy

Publisher: Little, Brown (2024)

Dewey: 796.4209
Classification: Autobiography
Physical Description: [43] p., col. ill., 26 x 26 cm

BTSB No: 647378

ISBN: 9780316373487

Ages: 4-8

Grades: K-3

Subjects:
Mills, Billy, -- 1938-
Oglala Indians -- Biography
Long-distance runners -- United States -- Biography
Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography

Price: $24.48

Summary:
Billy Mills was once an orphan on the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation. But before his father died, he told Billy how to conquer his suffering. You have broken wings, son. You have to dig deep below the anger, hurt, and self-pity. The pursuit of a dream will heal you. Inspired by his Indigenous ancestors who stood strong when the odds were against them and at times feeling like his wings were clipped, he adapted and overcame, finally earning his place at the 1964 Olympics.

Added Entry - Personal Name:

Bowman, Donna Janell

Illustrator:

Nelson, S. D.

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 4.60
   Points: .5   Quiz: 554267

Awards:
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2025

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (05/15/24)
   School Library Journal (00/08/24)
   Booklist (07/01/24)
The Hornbook (+) (00/11/24)

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