{"product_id":"2940046173833","title":"Running: The Alex Decoteau Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the life of Alex Decoteau, this moving one-act play tells the tale of a Cree hero and running warrior. In 1911, in Edmonton, Alberta, he became Canada’s 1st aboriginal police officer, famous for chasing after speeding vehicles on foot to ticket them! A champion runner and popular figure, Decoteau raced for Canada at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, fought for Canada in World War I and was killed, in 1917, while running a message at the Battle of Passchendaele. He was only 29 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes an historical note, archival photographs, and a fascinating introduction to the play and the Alex Decoteau Run, which introduced Edmonton schoolchildren to this aboriginal role model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttention teachers: Appropriate for Grades 5 and up (9 years and older).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FICTIVE PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078571966704,"sku":"2940046173833","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046173833_p0.jpg?v=1763689624","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046173833","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}