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Barretta, Gene

Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born

40 pp. | HarperCollins/Tegen | January, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-243016-8 $17.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Frank Morrison. After portraying some famous fight scenes, this biography flashes back to show the childhood incident that pushed Cassius Clay into the boxing ring: a stolen bicycle. As Cassius trains and builds agility and strength, he also builds a reputation as a winner. Morrison's oil paintings are full of drama and movement. Back matter highlights later facets of the champion's life. Reading list, websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Lauren Causey

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