A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis - Matt De La Pena - Books - Penguin Putnam Inc - 9780147510617 - December 26, 2013
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A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

Matt De La Pena

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

The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO

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

40 pages

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released December 26, 2013
ISBN13 9780147510617
Publishers Penguin Putnam Inc
Pages 40
Dimensions 291 × 229 × 7 mm   ·   194 g
Language English  
Illustrator Nelson, Kadir
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