"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 recognizable
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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