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Reviewed on August 1, 2013 | Video/DVD
PreS-Gr 2—Jimmy lives in a small Caribbean town with "one small church and if you're lucky, a little gym where you can hit a punching bag." At the gym, Jimmy learns about the history and struggles of boxer Muhammad Ali and is discovered by trainer Don Apolinar. Seeing similarities between Ali and himself, Jimmy reads and re-reads the books and clippings about Ali that Apolinar gave him—even while he shadowboxes. When ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More