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The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
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The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali Paperback - 2007

by Tonya Bolden; R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)

Muhammad Ali is one of the worlds best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. Boldens careful research and elegant telling, paired with Christies incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages. Full color.


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An engaging look at life and legacy of Muhammad Ali for readers of all ages

Muhammad Ali was one of the world's best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. From his unlikely beginnings as a skinny, young Cassius Clay learning to box at a local gym to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at the famous "Rumble in the Jungle," where even the skies let loose with rain right after his victory, Ali has captivated the world. Tonya Bolden's careful research and elegant telling, paired with R. Gregory Christie's incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages. "Bolden's engaging text has a free-verse structure punctuated with enthusiastic exclamations that is enjoyable to read aloud.... The illustrations are striking."
--School Library Journal (Starred review)

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Muhammad Ali is one of the world's best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. From his unlikely beginnings as a skinny, young Cassius Clay learning to box at a local gym to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at the famous "Rumble in the Jungle," where even the skies let loose with rain right after his victory, Ali has captivated the world. Tonya Bolden's careful research and elegant telling, paired with R. Gregory Christie's incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages.

"From the Hardcover edition.

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  • Title The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
  • Author Tonya Bolden; R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dragonfly Books, New York
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780440417828 / 0440417821
  • Weight 0.48 lbs (0.22 kg)
  • Dimensions 12.01 x 7.83 x 0.19 in (30.51 x 19.89 x 0.48 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Reading level 760
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Religious Orientation: Islamic
  • Library of Congress subjects Boxers (Sports) - United States, Ali, Muhammad
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007281133
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

"Bolden's engaging text has a free-verse structure punctuated with enthusiastic exclamations. . . . Christie's use of bold pinks and yellows, sketchy pencil lines, and dark strokes of paint illuminate the playful text and emphasize Ali's exciting life." - School Library Journal, Starred

Citations

  • PW Notes and Reprints, 08/27/2007, Page 94

About the author

Tonya Bolden is the author-editor of many wonderful, critically acclaimed books for adults and children. She lives in New York City. R. Gregory Christie is a two-time Coretta Scott King Honor Book winner for illustration, most recently for his work on Anne Rockwell's Only Passing Through, a picture-book biography of Sojourner Truth. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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