A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
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A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Paperback – December 26, 2013
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, their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals.
Paperback – December 26, 2013
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, their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals.
- Age Range: 6 - 8 years
- Grade Level: 1 - 3
- Paperback: 40 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books (December 26, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0147510619
- ISBN-13: 978-0147510617
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.2 x 11.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7 ounces