When Charmaine says she’s the fastest kid in town, Alta tells her to prove it. Shoes to run in.” She claims they’re just like Wilma’s, too. But Charmaine’s shoes are “Shoes to strut in. Alta’s never had new shoes instead hers are hand-me-downs with holes in the soles. That is until Charmaine shows up – and she has new shoes. Alta can sprint faster than anyone and dreams of someday having gold medals of her own. Wilma had worn a leg brace and flour-sack dresses as a kid, but she grew up to be a hero.Įveryone knows Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville. Best of all, Wilma Rudolph is from Clarksville, just like Alta. What to expect: Olympic runners, sports, friendship, segregation, historicalĪlta loves running almost as much as she loves Wilma Rudolph, the three-time Olympic gold medalist. The Children’s Book Review | June 16, 2016 The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
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