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Becoming Muhammad Ali is a captivating children's narrative exploring the early life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Through a blend of lyrical prose and engaging storytelling, the book traces his journey from a young Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky, to becoming a boxing icon. Richly crafted, it highlights his passion, determination, and the influences that shaped his path to greatness.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces in New York Times bestseller, Becoming Muhammad Ali. A mixture of prose and verse, it follows the life of the young Ali up until age 17. Written with the cooperation and support of Muhammad Ali's estate, this is one of the best books of the year for younger readers.

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"A must read" - Marcus Rashford MBE.

A New York Times Bestseller.

From two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a biographical novel of seismic cultural importance...

Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing.

Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbours in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivalled Muhammad Ali.

Fully authorised by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.

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Becoming Muhammad Ali has received praise for its engaging portrayal of the childhood of the iconic boxer, Ali. The combination of prose and verse by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander is often highlighted for its powerful storytelling style, captivating young readers with its rhythm and emotion. The illustrations and the vivid narrative offer an inspiring glimpse into Ali's formative years, making it a compelling read in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913090715

Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

About the Author

James Patterson (Author)

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Max Einstein and Middle School, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.

Kwame Alexander (Author)

Kwame Alexander is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover and The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor. He is the founding editor of Versify, which aims to change the world one word at a time.

Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)

Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award winning artist, illustrator and co-creator of the groundbreaking Comic Book Series, Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline. Anyabwile has worked with companies such as Cartoon Network, Turner Studios, NBA TV, Nickelodeon, and many others as a character designer, storyboard artist, illustrator and concept artist. Anyabwile illustrated the graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best selling novel, Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA Anyabwile now volunteers, teaches art classes to young students, and gives lectures when he isn't working on his art.

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