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Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2007 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud
Twelve Rounds to Glory
By Charles R. Smith Jr., Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
A legendary boxer battles in the ring and against societal prejudice, leaving an indelible mark on history.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 245 ratings
80 pages· 8,380 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Follow the journey of a fiery teenager from Kentucky who became a boxing legend. Known for his quick wit and powerful punches, Muhammad Ali faced formidable opponents like Sonny Liston and Joe Frazier. Yet, his greatest battles were outside the ring, challenging societal norms and standing firm in his beliefs against war. Through rap-inspired verse and vivid collage art, experience the life of the man who transformed from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, the icon who floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. What legacy did he leave behind?
From the publisher
A brief biography in verse of boxer Muhammad Ali.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 8,380
- Reading age
- 8–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- ~1040L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.1
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 119229
Publication
- Published
- August 17, 2007
- First published
- November 13, 2007
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763616922
- LCCN
- 2007025998
- OCLC
- 144225324
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