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

Zusatztext Awards for  A Nation's Hope :A  New York Times  Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011)! A  Booklist  Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011! A S chool Library Journal  Best Book of the Year (2011)! A  Booklist  Editors’ Choice Best Book of the Year (2011) Praise  for  A Nation's Hope : "Spare! evocative verse melds with the eloquent illustrations to create palpable energy around the fight and Louis's struggle to the top." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced." — Booklist (starred review) "Stunning art and dramatic storytelling." — School Library Journal (starred review) "de la Pena's tersely poetic narration is riveting! and Nelson's oil paintings draw viewers directly into the ring." — BCCB (starred review) Informationen zum Autor Matt de la Peña; Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung 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 ...

Product details

• Authors: Matt de la PeAa, Matt de la Pena, Matt de la Peña, Kadir Nelson, Matt De La/ Nelson Pena
• Assisted by: Kadir Nelson (Illustration), Nelson Kadir (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.2013
• EAN: 9780147510617
• ISBN: 978-0-14-751061-7
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 292 mm x 4 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; USA, 20th Century, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / United States