A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
$21.68
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
26 December 2013
Summary
New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Kadir Nelson teams with Matt de la Pena to create this striking, evocative portrait of one of America’s legendary sports heroes.
The magnificent, inspiring story of an AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena.
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780147510617 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0147510619 |
| Author: | Kadir Nelson, Matt de la Peña |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 26 December 2013 |
| Weight: | 184g |
| Dimensions: | 292mm x 229mm x 4mm |
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Critics Review
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)
About The Author
Kadir Nelson
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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