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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1956 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Jim Thorpe
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Discover the legendary journey of an Olympic champion and sports icon.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
192 pages· 24,027 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Follow the incredible journey of Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete who defied the odds to become an Olympic champion and excel in professional football and baseball. What drove his relentless pursuit of greatness, and how did he overcome the challenges of his time? Dive into the life of a sports legend whose legacy continues to inspire.
From the publisher
Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion is Guemsey Van Riper Jr.’s biography of a world-class athlete. A biography of the Native American known as one of the best all-round athletes in history, for his accomplishments as an Olympic medal winner as well as an outstanding professional football and basebell player.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 24,027
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 822
Publication
- Published
- October 31, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1956
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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