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Muhammad Ali
A Champion Is Born
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Muhammad Ali
"After twelve-year-old Cassius Clay's bicycle is stolen, he seeks a police officer in a nearby gym, igniting a passion for boxing that led to a celebrated career as a world champion boxer, activist, and humanitarian"--
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A high-quality children’s biography that little readers are sure to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence—something Muhammad Ali clearly had plenty of.
In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time.
The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People’s Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames. But before he became one of the most recognisable faces in the world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized possession, and he wouldn’t let it go. Not without a fight.
This would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born.
Back matter includes biographical overview, photos, bibliography, and more resources.
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Muhammad Ali by Gene Barretta offers young readers a lively introduction to the boxing legend's life, highlighted by vibrant oil illustrations. The book captures Ali's charismatic style and impact, blending onomatopoeia and quotes to create an engaging narrative. Reviewers commend the book’s portrayal of Ali’s growth from a young athlete to a leading figure in racial justice, enhanced by vivid artwork that emphasises action and Ali's inspiring role model status.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780062430175
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 191g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Gene Barretta is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. Among his honors are the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor. His books include Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin, and Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones. Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for the Jim Henson Company. He lives in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. You can visit him online at www.genebarretta.com. Frank Morrison is the award-winning illustrator of many books for young readers, including Jazzy Miz Mozetta by Brenda C. Roberts, winner of the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Katheryn Russell-Brown's Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book Let the Children March. He lives in Georgia with his family. You can visit him online at www.morrisongraphics.com.
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