By James Patterson, Kwame Alexander (author) , Dawud Anyabwile (illustrator)
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A New York Times Bestseller from two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a biographical novel of seismic cultural importance...
Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing.
Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbours in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivalled Muhammad Ali.
Fully authorised by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.
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
'A must read' - Marcus Rashford MBE
James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Max Einstein and Middle School, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.
Kwame Alexander is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover and The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor. He is the founding editor of Versify, which aims to change the world one word at a time.
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A New York Times Bestseller from two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a biographical novel of seismic cultural importance... Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Becoming Muhammad Ali and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Becoming Muhammad Ali features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Stories in Verse, People / Places, Sports, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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Becoming Muhammad Ali was written by James Patterson, Kwame Alexander and published by Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Becoming Muhammad Ali has 315 pages
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