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Nothing but Trouble
The Story of Althea Gibson
By Stauffacher, Sue
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-37583-408-0 978-0-37593-408-7
- Publisher
- Knopf
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
Gr 2-5 "Althea Gibson was the tallest, wildest tomboy in the history of Harlem. Everybody said so." How this girl, considered "nothing but trouble," became the first African American to win the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in 1957 is both stylishly and compellingly told in this picture-book biography. From an early age, Gibson's love of sports distracted her from everything else. Buddy Walker, a neighborhood play leader, recognized her ability at street tennis, played with a wooden paddle, and handed Althea her...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2007
"Althea Gibson was the tallest, wildest tomboy in the history of Harlem." So begins this spirited, personality-centered picture-book biography of the first black tennis player to win Wimbledon. Stauffacher (Donuthead; Harry Sue) concentrates on Gibson's transformation from athletically gifted street tough to steely professional tennis player—a transformation effected through Gibson's own determination and the help of many mentors, notably musician and Harlem "play street supervisor" Buddy Walker. "...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
This spirited picture book biography tells about the first black tennis player to win Wimbledon. Stauffacher's colloquial tone and lively ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
