Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
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Publisher : Dragonfly Books
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9780375865442
ISBN-13 : 0375865446
Rating : 4/5 (446 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson by : Sue Stauffacher

Download or read book Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson written by Sue Stauffacher and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete—and to proving that she's more than just trouble. Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion.


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