Becoming Muhammad Ali: a novel
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Published:
New York : Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company, ©2020.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
310 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Points: 3
Lexile measure:
1010L
Status:
Description
"Before he became the legend, Muhammad Ali, young Cassius Clay learned history and card tricks from his grandfather, hid report cards from his parents, and biked around Louisville with his pals. Bu8t when his bike is stolen, Cassius decides there's something else he wants: to be able to fend off bullies by becoming a boxer. Cassius also has a best friend, Lucky, who sticks by him whether his fists are raised in victory or his back is against the ropes. Before long, Lucky is cheering Cassius on in his first amateur fights. With the support of all his friends and family, will Cassius make it to the top?"--jacket.
A biographical novel tells the story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780316498166, 0316498165
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.4, 3 Points
Level 5.4, 3 Points
Lexile measure:
1010
Notes
General Note
"Before he was Muhammad Ali, he was Cassius Clay."--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-308).
Description
"Before he became the legend, Muhammad Ali, young Cassius Clay learned history and card tricks from his grandfather, hid report cards from his parents, and biked around Louisville with his pals. Bu8t when his bike is stolen, Cassius decides there's something else he wants: to be able to fend off bullies by becoming a boxer. Cassius also has a best friend, Lucky, who sticks by him whether his fists are raised in victory or his back is against the ropes. Before long, Lucky is cheering Cassius on in his first amateur fights. With the support of all his friends and family, will Cassius make it to the top?"--jacket.
Description
A biographical novel tells the story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,5.4,3,509257
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APA Citation (style guide)
Patterson, J., Alexander, K., & Anyabwile, D. (2020). Becoming Muhammad Ali: a novel. First edition. Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Patterson, James, 1947-, Kwame, Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile. 2020. Becoming Muhammad Ali: A Novel. Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Patterson, James, 1947-, Kwame, Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile, Becoming Muhammad Ali: A Novel. Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Patterson, James, et al. Becoming Muhammad Ali: A Novel. First edition. Jimmy Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company, 2020.
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