The Mighty Lalouche

Written by Matthew Olshan · Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A small postman turns to boxing to prove his strength.

4.0 Goodreads · 842 ratings

40 pages· 926 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD690L

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Bookroo's summary

In Paris, Lalouche, a diminutive postman, loses his job to an electric car. To support himself and his pet finch, he enters the boxing ring. Mocked for his size, Lalouche's nimble hands and swift legs might just surprise his opponents. Can this unlikely boxer defy expectations and triumph in the ring? Discover a tale of resilience and unexpected strength in a world of fierce competition.

From the publisher

Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall brings to life this marvelous story, which is full of humor and heart. In Paris, France, there lived a humble postman named Lalouche. He was small, but his hands were nimble, his legs were fast, and his arms were strong. When his job was replaced by an electric car, he turned to boxing to support himself and his pet finch, Genevieve. But–“You? A boxer?” the fighters asked. “I could sneeze and knock you down!” Still, Lalouche refused to give up. And perhaps small Lalouche was just nimble . . . just fast . . . and just strong enough to beat his fierce competitors. Includes an author’s note with historical information about French boxing and electric cars. “A bona fide knockout. C’est formidable!” Publishers Weekly, Starred

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