A Star Like Jesse Owens - (Smithsonian Historical Fiction) by Nikki Shannon Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Matthew is a young African-American boy who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens.
- 8-11 Years
- 7.3" x 5.2" Paperback
- 72 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Historical
- Series Name: Smithsonian Historical Fiction
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About the Book
Matthew, a young African American with asthma who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens, accompanies his journalist father to the 1936 Olympics in Germany.Book Synopsis
Matthew is a young African-American boy who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens. There's one big problem: Matthew has asthma, which makes it hard for him to run. When his journalist father is assigned to cover the 1936 Olympics in Germany, Matthew jumps at the chance tag along. He has never been out of Ohio before, let alone to Europe. Will Owens's amazing Olympic victories inspire Matthew in his own chosen career?Dimensions (Overall): 7.3 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-11 Years
Number of Pages: 72
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Series Title: Smithsonian Historical Fiction
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Theme: United States, 20th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Nikki Shannon Smith
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2020
TCIN: 1005414166
UPC: 9781496598691
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1807
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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