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The Champ
The Story of Muhammad Ali
By Bolden, Tonya
- ISBN
- 978-0-37582-401-2 978-0-37592-401-9
- Publisher
- Knopf
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Gr 1-5 This picture-book biography touches on some of the most complex and fascinating aspects of the boxing champion's life, such as his conversion to Islam, his refusal to fight in Vietnam, and his penchant for boastful rhymes. Bolden's engaging text has a free-verse structure punctuated with enthusiastic exclamations that is enjo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Cassius Clay rhymed and danced his way to the boxing world championship in 1964; joined the Black Muslims, renaming himself Muhammad Ali; fought the U.S. government and won the right to refuse the draft; and regained his title not once but twice before retiring from the ring. This well-paced biography ends with a short description of his continued support of human rights and international understanding in r...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
