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$1999
I Have a Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Salt in His Shoes
By Deloris Jordan, Roslyn M. Jordan, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
A young boy learns that determination, not size, makes a champion.
32 pages· 1,469 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Young Michael dreams of basketball greatness but fears his height will hold him back. With his family's support, he discovers that patience and hard work are the true keys to success. Can he overcome his doubts and reach his dreams?
From the publisher
Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,469
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 630L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
5.0
“This is a great book, especially for young readers who enjoy sports. It's an inspiring story of the perseverance, hard work, faith and family of a young Michael Jordan that helped him become a star athlete.”
The Goodfather
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 45330
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 2000
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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