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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Twice as Good
By Richard Michelson, Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)
A young boy defies racial barriers to pursue his golf dreams.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
32 pages· 229 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the 1920s, young Willie Powell dreams of playing golf, but racial barriers stand in his way. Denied access to courses because of his skin color, Willie is determined to change the game. With unwavering resolve, he sets out to build his own golf course, welcoming players of all races. Can his passion and belief in equality transform the sport and society? Discover how one boy's dream challenges the status quo and inspires change.
From the publisher
Willie Powell had been told, “If you are going to get ahead in this world, you can’t be as good as the white children; you have to be twice as good.” He took this advice to heart.
Willie dreamed of becoming a professional golfer, but his accomplishments went far beyond playing the game of golf. Willie was often denied the opportunity to play golf because he was African American. Determined, he decided to build his own course, and welcome people of all color to play golf.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 229
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 149504
Publication
- Published
- January 15, 2012
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585364664
- LCCN
- 2011029114
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