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challenge

Books about challenge for readers of all ages.

Cover of Crown Prince challenged

Crown Prince challenged

Linda Snow McLoon

Ages 8–14perseverancecompetition

Cover of Alison Walks the wire

Alison Walks the wire

Sheri Cooper Sinykin

Ages 8–12courageperseverance

Cover of Marathon des Sables

Marathon des Sables

Blake A. Hoena, Matt Doeden, Nicki Jacobsmeyer

Ages 8–14perseveranceextreme adventure