02163cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500680013226400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800270041752012710044453400450171565300410176085600430180199900170184430094UtSlPG20260610133703.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aChapman, Allen10aFred Fenton Marathon Runner: The Great Race at Riverport School 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-09-26  aProduced by Jim Ludwig  a"Fred Fenton Marathon Runner: The Great Race at Riverport School" by Allen Chapman is a children's adventure novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Fred Fenton and his group of friends, who are students at Riverport High School and are passionate about athletics, particularly leading up to a marathon competition. The story explores themes of friendship, competition, and the spirit of youth as Fred and his peers navigate adventures both in sports and in their encounters with rivals.  At the start of the story, the boys engage in a spirited snowball contest, showcasing their camaraderie and competitive nature. Fred, who is an athletic star among them, impresses his friends with his throwing skills, which leads to a sudden and unexpected snowball fight with rival boys from Mechanicsburg. This lively introduction serves to not only introduce the characters and their dynamics but also sets the stage for the themes of competition and teamwork that will unfold as they prepare for the upcoming marathon. The opening also hints at various incidents to come, including adventures on the ice and the challenges posed by rival towns, adding layers to the plot as it progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarathon running -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30094  c70942d70942