Becoming Muhammad Ali
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Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join...
Published By jimmy patterson
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 320
Publication Date 10/05/2020
ISBN 9780316498166
Dimensions 5.55 inches x 7.85 inches
Praise for Becoming Muhammad Ali:
Winner of the 2021-2022 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 6-8) and 2022 Magnolia Book Award, and nominated for six state awards!
* "A stellar collaboration that introduces an important and intriguing individual to today's readers."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "The prose and poems reflect Clay's both public bravado and private humbleness as well as his appreciation and respect for family and friends. A knockout!"—Booklist, starred review
* "This utterly delightful story about Ali's childhood is a smash hit. Get this uplifting, informative book onto library shelves and into kids' hands."—School Library Journal, starred review
* "Cassius's narrative illustrates his charisma, drive, and work to know who you are."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Patterson and Alexander, two heavyweights in the world of books, unite to tell the story of how Cassius Clay grew up to be Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time."—The Horn Book, starred review