A young adult graphic novel about the champion, the generous advocate, and the one and only Muhammad Ali.
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Legendary icon Muhammad Ali, known worldwide as "The Greatest", immortalized those words by becoming one of the most significant and celebrated athletes of the 20th Century. Now, his epic story is retold for the next generation as a stunning graphic novel.
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali chronicles Ali's journey from humble beginnings as Cassius Clay in Louiseville, Kentucky to his meteoric rise to Olympian and Heavyweight Champion of the world. Bringing readers through major moments of his life, this graphic biography pays reverent tribute to Ali the fighter, the poet, and the inspiration he quickly became.
Bibliography. Black-and-white digital illustrations.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Graphic Novels, Sports
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey B
Title alpha Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Category Sports and Recreation High
Pages Count 240
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Muhammad Ali (1942–2016). African American athletes. US boxers. Sports and recreation. Civil rights movements. Nation of Islam. Heavyweight boxing champions. Vietnam War (1955–1975). Conscientious objectors. Olympic Games. Parkinson’s disease.
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Trim Size 8 1/2" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-08-14
JLG Release Date Oct 2023
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
Sports and Recreation High
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection includes exciting books focused on athlete experiences, competition, and the broader culture of sports and recreation. Featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction, selections explore sports through personal stories, real-world perspectives, and a range of activities that reflect the different ways teens engage with sports. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.