Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football and Major League baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn?t easy. Born on a reservation, he endured family tragedy and was sent to various Native American boarding schools. Jim ran away from school many times, until he found his calling under the now-legendary coach Pop Warner. This is a book for history buffs as well as sports fans?an illuminating and lively read about a truly great American by award-winning author Joseph Bruchac. "The novel is a superb blend of fiction and nonfiction, rooted in the author's usual careful research."—Kirkus Reviews
Jim Thorpe, Original All-American
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Author: Bruchac, Joseph
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780142412336
Details:
Author: Bruchac, Joseph
Brand: Speak
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 288
Release Date: 02-10-2008
model number: FBA-|296832
Part Number: FBA-|296832
Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780142412336
