Have you ever had a dream? How did you make that dream come true?

Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon, had a dream when he was a kid--to be a star athlete. There was one problem--you have to be big to play sports, but Dave was small!

In Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination, Dave tells the true story of how he turns to running, because you don't have to be big to be a marathon runner. But you do need to train. And Dave doesn't do much training before he crosses his first starting line of the Boston Marathon. Which is probably why he doesn't quite cross the finish line on his first attempt at the famous race. But his Grandpa believes in him, and that's enough to make Dave train hard for the next Boston Marathon. But will his Grandpa be there to see him succeed?

An inspiring true story about passion, grief, and determination from Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon and world-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist.

Dave McGillivray is the longtime race director of the iconic Boston Marathon and a world-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist. He is also the co-author of The Last Pick: The Boston Marathon Race Director's Road to Success. Dave lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife, Katie. He is the proud dad of Elle, Max, Ryan, Luke, and Chloe.

Nan Feehrer is a writer and a reading teacher. She studied English, children's literature, and writing for children in the Pacific Northwest and has a master's degree in elementary education. Nancy lives in Westford, Massachusetts, with her husband, John, and is the proud parent of Derek, Nate, Tim, and Izzie.

Ron Himler has illustrated more than 100 books for children. His work also appears in art galleries throughout the Southwest. Ron lives in Arizona.