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An accessible introduction to the life and achievements of the iconic champion boxer describes his formidable talents and political views while offering insight into how race influenced his career. By the National Book Award Honor-winning author of Monster. 15,000 first printing.
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“Exuberant. Delinois’s painterly illustrations express the famous boxer’s energy as well as the political upheaval around him.” (The Horn Book)
“Unexpectedly far reaching, this is a Muhammad Ali for the thinking child.” (ALA Booklist)
“Artwork, rendered in a painterly style, is dramatic and enhances the boldness of this boxing superstar.” (School Library Journal)
“This artful biography of Muhammad Ali begins with his childhood in Louisville, Ky.—he started learning how to fight after his bicycle was stolen—and offers snapshots of his hard-earned career in the world of boxing. Visually striking.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Delinois’s emotive style packs a prismatic punch of its own. The total effect is energetic and disorienting, getting to the raw emotional impact of victory, loss, confrontation and peace.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Illustrations in oils in rich browns, shades of grays, and white highlights show the fighter Muhammad Ali in many action poses exhibiting his strength and lightning speed. Sure to provide inspiration for young readers.” (Booklist)
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“Unexpectedly far reaching, this is a Muhammad Ali for the thinking child.” (ALA Booklist)
“Artwork, rendered in a painterly style, is dramatic and enhances the boldness of this boxing superstar.” (School Library Journal)
“This artful biography of Muhammad Ali begins with his childhood in Louisville, Ky.—he started learning how to fight after his bicycle was stolen—and offers snapshots of his hard-earned career in the world of boxing. Visually striking.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Delinois’s emotive style packs a prismatic punch of its own. The total effect is energetic and disorienting, getting to the raw emotional impact of victory, loss, confrontation and peace.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Illustrations in oils in rich browns, shades of grays, and white highlights show the fighter Muhammad Ali in many action poses exhibiting his strength and lightning speed. Sure to provide inspiration for young readers.” (Booklist)
Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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- EditoreHarperCollins
- Data di pubblicazione2010
- ISBN 10 006029132X
- ISBN 13 9780060291327
- RilegaturaRilegatura all'americana
- Numero di pagine40
- DisegnatoreDelinois Alix
- Valutazione libreria
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Descrizione libro Condizione: Good. Delinois, Alix (illustratore). A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter. EX-LIBRARY COPY. Codice articolo CU-02-09-06-0219
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Descrizione libro Library Binding. Condizione: Good. Delinois, Alix (illustratore). 2010. A good children's hardcover ex-library book with usual library markings, clean text pages, and moderate cover wear. The dust jacket is covered in mylar. Booksavers receives donated books and recycles them in a variety of ways. Proceeds benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in the U.S. and around the world. Codice articolo mon0000264919
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