Grant Hill
Michael Goodman
A biography of the Detroit Pistons superstar whose solid work ethic, humility, and commitment to team play make him unique.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
The Champ
by Tonya Bolden (2007)
About this book
Muhammad Ali is one of the world's best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. From his unlikely beginnings as a skinny, young Cassius Clay learning to box at a local gym to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at the famous "Rumble in the Jungle," where even the skies let loose with rain right after his victory, Ali has captivated the world. Tonya Bolden's careful research and elegant telling, paired with R. Gregory Christie's incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Champ Lead Character
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