The Boy Who Never Gave Up
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Boy Who Never Gave Up

Written and illustrated by Anthony Curcio

A boy defies the odds to become an NBA legend.

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24 pages· 615 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet a young boy who dreams of playing basketball despite being told he's too short and weak. Follow his journey as he overcomes every obstacle to become an NBA superstar. Discover how determination and passion can turn the impossible into reality. Will he prove everyone wrong and achieve greatness on the court?

From the publisher

The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. This Fully illustrated picture book biography tells the story of a young boy who many said was too short to play in high school, too weak to play in college and not good enough to play in the NBA. Against all odds, this small boy who follows his dream, not only makes it to the NBA, but becomes one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
615
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 17, 2016
First published
August 16, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780578411729

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