The Barefoot Champion: The Story of Abebe Bikila

The Barefoot Champion: The Story of Abebe Bikila

Author
authorAbel Yohannes

The true story of Abebe Bikila, the Ethiopian hero who ran barefoot into history and showed the world that courage runs deeper than shoes.

age8 - 13 years old
emotional intelligence
Humanities & History
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