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Muhammad Ali: The King of the Ring
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. in 1942. A three-time World Heavyweight Champion he is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. But Ali's legacy reaches far beyond the world of sports. He changed his name from Clay to Ali after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, and refused to join the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, facing arrest and losing his boxing title and the right to fight for four years because of his beliefs. After returning to the ring after a four-year forced absence, he participated in several of the most memorable and historic boxing matches of all time. He was known for his charisma, sharp intellect and wit, and also his rhymes, making him a cultural icon and one of the most recognized and inspiring people on the planet. Nicknamed "The Greatest", Ali's personal story is one for the ages. Campfire's biography of Muhammad Ali will teach, inspire and entertain young readers.
92 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2011
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About the author
Lewis Helfand
47 books10 followersThe creator and writer of Wasted Minute and 4320, Lewis Helfand is a freelance writer whose comic book credits include the graphic novels Kim, A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, and The Time Machine for Campfire Comics and the monthly mini-comic The Adventures of Roxy Riley for East Coast Biker Magazine.
His past credits include weekly columns for AskMen.com and InsideHoops.com, as well as monthly features for Exposed Magazine and Rockstar Magazine. Other recent clips include articles for American Health & Fitness, Renaissance Magazine, Computer Bits Magazine, Vicious Magazine, The Funny Papers of Philadelphia, ClubPlanet.com, Food-Writing.com, and Modvox.com.
His past credits include weekly columns for AskMen.com and InsideHoops.com, as well as monthly features for Exposed Magazine and Rockstar Magazine. Other recent clips include articles for American Health & Fitness, Renaissance Magazine, Computer Bits Magazine, Vicious Magazine, The Funny Papers of Philadelphia, ClubPlanet.com, Food-Writing.com, and Modvox.com.
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April 10, 2019
I didn't expect this novel would invoke so much emotion in me. Great read, now excuse me while I watch some of Muhammad Ali's best fights on YouTube for the next few days!
November 12, 2018
Great Ali biography in graphic novel form -- but definitely meant for younger readers.
May 3, 2019
I would give this book five stars because I really enjoyed the book. I liked it because he came from nothing to become the best heavyweight boxer.
My favorite section was when he met his favorite boxer and he was determined to be the greatest boxer. Ali met Gorgeous George after he was already competing -- Ali went to one of his matches.
I would make a recommendation to somebody who would enjoy boxing and wants to learn about past boxers. All the way from elementary through high school could read this book.
My favorite section was when he met his favorite boxer and he was determined to be the greatest boxer. Ali met Gorgeous George after he was already competing -- Ali went to one of his matches.
I would make a recommendation to somebody who would enjoy boxing and wants to learn about past boxers. All the way from elementary through high school could read this book.
April 20, 2022
Tento comics bol neskutočný. Síce som vedela aký výnimočný Ali bol, ale nepoznala som podrobnosti. Čo ho priviedlo k boxu, čo ho motivovalo, aké postoje a myšlienky zastával. Mile ma prekvapilo, v čom všetkom sa podieľal a ako tvrdo drel, aby dosiahol to, čo sa nepodarí len tak hocikomu. Právom jeho podobizne zdobia boxerske telocvične.
March 17, 2019
This was my 2019 Black History Month read and who better than the man who
"floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee"
in the ring but was also so much more than that in all that he achieved in his life.
Beautifully illustrated and succinctly told.
Beautifully illustrated and succinctly told.
August 22, 2019
One of the best graphic novels by campfire. Muhammad Ali's story from a unknown boxer to a legendary icon in world of boxing is inspiring and praise worthy. Sylvester Stallone was inspired to write a script after watching a boxing of Ali. The movie was rocky.
June 24, 2012
Item Title: Helfand, L. (2012). Muhammad Ali: The king of the ring. New Delhi, India: Campfire.
Citation created by: Michele Powell
Format: Biography
Call Number: 796.839 HEL
Description: Biographic graphic novel that covers Ali’s boxing career and his fight for civil rights and social justice for Africa Americans. Includes short biographies of Ali’s opponents.
Professional Review: Goldstein, L. (2012). The Book Review: Graphic Novels [Review of the book Muhammad Ali: The king of the ring]. School Library Journal, 58(3), 187-188.
Relevance and Relationship: This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience because the only graphic novel the library has about Muhammad Ali is for younger readers. Soft cover $12.99
Purpose: To inform students about the life of Muhammad Ali. Appropriate for grades 8-10.
Validity: Reviewed by School Library Journal
Format: Print resource, only.
Arrangement and Presentation: Graphic novel, colored illustrations; includes a glossary and index.
Diversity: Graphic novel format meets the needs of English language learners and struggling readers.
Citation created by: Michele Powell
Format: Biography
Call Number: 796.839 HEL
Description: Biographic graphic novel that covers Ali’s boxing career and his fight for civil rights and social justice for Africa Americans. Includes short biographies of Ali’s opponents.
Professional Review: Goldstein, L. (2012). The Book Review: Graphic Novels [Review of the book Muhammad Ali: The king of the ring]. School Library Journal, 58(3), 187-188.
Relevance and Relationship: This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience because the only graphic novel the library has about Muhammad Ali is for younger readers. Soft cover $12.99
Purpose: To inform students about the life of Muhammad Ali. Appropriate for grades 8-10.
Validity: Reviewed by School Library Journal
Format: Print resource, only.
Arrangement and Presentation: Graphic novel, colored illustrations; includes a glossary and index.
Diversity: Graphic novel format meets the needs of English language learners and struggling readers.
June 28, 2017
Great and short biography of the Champion. Lewis created beautiful graphic novel telling the story of Muhammad Ali's life.
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