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By BUITRAGO, Jairo
- ISBN
- 978-1-55498-178-6 978-1-55498-206-6
- Publisher
- Groundwood
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Starred Review on June 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 1–3—Jimmy lives in a small village near the sea where the only activity seems to happen at a tiny gym. There, Don Apolinar notices the child, introduces him to books and newspaper clippings about Muhammad Ali, and encourages him to read and box. As Jimmy learns about Ali and becomes stronger through his boxing exercises, he imagines he and his hero are alike, "Handsome and smart..." and his s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2012
What happens when a boy from a nondescript small town grows up to be a talented boxer? Most would dream of bigger and better places, but not young Jimmy. When gym owner Don Apolinar encourages him to start running (despite his missing shoes), Jimmy decides he will become a boxer, inspired by a box of clippings and books about Muhammad Ali. When his trainer leaves to make his fortune, Jimmy makes a poignant and surp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Understated poetic language permeates this story about Jimmy, who, inspired by a collection of clippings and books about Muhammad Al...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
