Twelve Rounds to Glory
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Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2007 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud

Twelve Rounds to Glory

Written by Charles R. Smith Jr. · Illustrated by Bryan Collier

A legendary boxer battles in the ring and against societal prejudice, leaving an indelible mark on history.

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80 pages· 8,380 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud· ~1040L
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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.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (2008)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Words
8,380
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~1040L
Themes & topics
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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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