Twice as Good
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Twice as Good

Written by Richard Michelson · Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

A young boy defies racial barriers to pursue his golf dreams.

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32 pages· 229 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~750L
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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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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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