{"product_id":"9781927663134","title":"Running: The Alex Decoteau Story","description":"\"Meticulously researched, this play brings Alex Decoteau-the man, his life, his death-before us. A man of ability, ambition, and integrity ... a true warrior ... ultimately sacrificed on the altar of futile tactics.\" Major (Retired) David Haas, CD, rmc\u003cp\u003eInspired by the life of Alex Decoteau, this moving one-act play tells the tale of a Cree hero. Canada's 1st aboriginal police officer, 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, at 29, in the 1917 Battle of Passchendaele.\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":47044004643056,"sku":"9781927663134","price":12.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781927663134_p0.jpg?v=1763636578","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781927663134","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}