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A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis : The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

de la Pena, MattNelson, Kadir(Illustrated by)
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The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena.


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 America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals. 

New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award 
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011 
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011

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Puffin
0147510619 / 9780147510617
Paperback / softback
26/12/2013
United States
English
40 pages
229 x 292 mm, 184 grams
Children / Juvenile Learn More