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Loading... A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louisby Matt de la Pena, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
None. Inspiring story about Joe Louis, and amazing illustrtions by Kadir Nelson! (  ) dukefan86 | May 29, 2013 |  The story of boxing legend Joe Louis. A wonderful biography highlighting a black American. JudesThree | Apr 20, 2013 | de la Pena's text is good but it's Nelson's knockout illustrations that give this picture book biography power. (  ) Sullywriter | Apr 3, 2013 | I have been in a rut lately trying to find adult books I really want to read, but who knew I really needed a kid's biography of a boxer? Very nice story and Nelson's illustrations are amazing as always. ( ) alyson | Aug 23, 2012 | 4Q- The illustrations are beautiful and expressive. They envelope the reader with each turn of the page. Joe Louis' story, although inspiring and remarkable, takes backstage to the illustrations. The text is poetic at times. 4P- Sports fans and history buffs will enjoy the story. Kids will be mesmerized by the pictures and want to read the text. claudiathelibrarian | May 18, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
No descriptions found. On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent the country's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and came together to celebrate our nation's ideals. -- from Book Jacket… (more) |
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