Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson
by Charles R. Smith Jr., Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Roaring Brook Press (Jun 22, 2010)
Nonfiction, Hardcover, 40 pages
Target Age Group: Picture Book
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Description of Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson by Charles R. Smith Jr.
A powerful telling of the first African-American heavyweight champion, this story portrays how a shy, fearful young man learned to fight back and become one of history’s more compelling personalities. Children will be awed and inspired by the boxer’s energy and drive which is duly reflected through the combination of rhythmic text and bold artwork.
Additional Book Information:
- ISBN: 9781596434738
- Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
- Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
- Parent Company: Holtzbrinck Publishing Group
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