Bibliograph

Muhammad Ali, a champion is born, written by Gene Barretta ; illustrated by Frank Morrison

Type

Label

Muhammad Ali, a champion is born, written by Gene Barretta ; illustrated by Frank Morrison

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Muhammad Ali

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Gene Barretta ; illustrated by Frank Morrison

Sub title

a champion is born

Summary

"In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time. The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames. But before he became one of the most recognizable faces in the world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized possession, and he wouldn't let it go. Not without a fight. This would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification