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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020 · Est. 49 min read
A Star Like Jesse Owens
A boy with asthma dreams of Olympic glory. Can he overcome his limits?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings
72 pages· 5,766 words· Est. 49 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Matthew, a young boy with asthma, dreams of Olympic fame like his hero, Jesse Owens. When his father is sent to cover the 1936 Olympics in Germany, Matthew seizes the chance to witness history. As he steps beyond Ohio for the first time, will the triumphs of Owens ignite his own aspirations, or will his condition hold him back? Journey with Matthew as he faces his fears and discovers the true spirit of perseverance.
From the publisher
Matthew is a young African-American boy who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens. There’s one big problem, though Matthew has asthma, which makes it hard for him to run. When his journalist father is assigned to cover the 1936 Olympics in Germany, Matthew jumps at the chance tag along. He has never been out of Ohio before, let alone to Europe. Will Owens’s amazing Olympic victories inspire Matthew in his own chosen career?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 5,766
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 620L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 509706
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496598615
- LCCN
- 2020021478
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