A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis - Rilegato

De La Pen~a, Matt

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ISBN 10: 0803731671 ISBN 13: 9780803731677

Casa editrice: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011

Riassunto

Illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Honor-winning artist, an evocative portrait of the boxing icon centers around his historic match against Germany's Max Schmeling on the eve of World War II, a fight that reflected international tensions and a triumph against racial barriers.

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Recensione

Awards for A Nation's Hope:A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Editors’ Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)

Praise  for A Nation's Hope:
"Spare, evocative verse melds with the eloquent illustrations to create palpable energy around the fight and Louis's struggle to the top."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced."
—Booklist (starred review)

"Stunning art and dramatic storytelling."
—School Library Journal (starred review)

"de la Pena's tersely poetic narration is riveting, and Nelson's oil paintings draw viewers directly into the ring."
—BCCB (starred review)

L'autore

Matt de la Pena, an acclaimed novelist, lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.

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• Editore: Dial Books for Young Readers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0803731671
• ISBN 13: 9780803731677
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Disegnatore: Nelson Kadir