Jim Thorpe, Original All-American
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Jim Thorpe, Original All-American by Joseph Bruchac
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780803731189 |
| ISBN 10 | 0803731183 |
| Title | Jim Thorpe, Original All-American |
| Author | Joseph Bruchac |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dial Books |
| Year published | 2006-07-06 |
| Number of pages | 277 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Charlotte Award (Young Adult) 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |