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A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
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A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Matt De La Pena
The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America?s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation?s founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children?s Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
40 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 26, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780147510617 |
| Publishers | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Pages | 40 |
| Dimensions | 291 × 229 × 7 mm · 194 g |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Nelson, Kadir |
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