Jim Thorpe
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1956 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Jim Thorpe

Written by Jr. Guernsey Van Riper

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Discover the legendary journey of an Olympic champion and sports icon.

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192 pages· 24,027 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 550L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780020421405
LCCN
86010792
OCLC
51281251

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