Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060291310)

This acclaimed picture book biography is a perfect introduction to the great Muhammad Ali. Reviewers praised this book as "powerful," "action-filled," and "dramatic."

New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers explores Muhammad Ali's life and recounts his most famous fights in this celebrated picture book biography. Text and art combine to highlight "the raw emotional impact of victory, loss, confrontation and peace." (Kirkus)

Myers examines the depth and complexity of the larger-than-life legend and heavyweight champion of the world, and the bold, vibrant art of Alix Delinois reflects the beauty and power of the man who could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

This nonfiction picture book is a strong choice for sharing in the classroom or at home. Use it as an introduction to one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures in history.

Author: Walter Dean Myers
ISBN-10: 0060291311
ISBN-13: 9780060291310
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 12/29/2009
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.18h x 9.26w x 0.43d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 135203 / Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 50
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2009
School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 101
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2010
Multicultural Review 08/01/2010 pg. 63
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2015