LeBron James

Written by Dan Wetzel · Illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey

Part of the Epic Athletes series

From high school to NBA legend, LeBron James defies the odds.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings

192 pages· 26,314 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

LeBron James, known as King James, faced immense pressure as he leapt from high school to the NBA. Despite a turbulent childhood, he combined raw talent with relentless effort to become a basketball icon. This biography, filled with dynamic illustrations, captures his journey from adversity to greatness. How did LeBron overcome challenges to shatter records and become a household name? Discover the story of a living legend who redefined the game.

From the publisher

Epic Athletes: LeBron James is an inspiring young readers biography of the best basketball player of the modern era from celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey! Whether you call him King James or simply LeBron, one thing is certain: LeBron James is THE face of the NBA. At just eighteen, and facing sky-high expectations, LeBron headed straight from high school to the pros. Cool under pressure, he went on to shatter the record books and become the most popular athlete in America. Yet nothing was ever handed to LeBron. As a kid, he had to move homes constantly, even separating from his mother for a time. But through all the adversity, he took his natural talent and combined it with hard work to set himself on a path to greatness. Filled with sports action and bold illustrations, this exciting biography tells the story of a living NBA legend. Praise for Epic Athletes: “An unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers.” –Booklist, starred review for Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry

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