Age
12+
Joseph Bruchac
Jim Thorpe, Original All-American
Paperback
(Speak Oct. 2, 2008)
, Reprint Edition
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 wasnt 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 fansan illuminating and lively read about a truly great American by award-winning author Joseph Bruchac.
- ISBN
- 0142412333 /
- Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 9.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.53 x 0.78 in.
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