Bold, electric, and impossible to put down, The Story of Muhammad Ali brings the legend of boxing's greatest champion to life for a new generation of young readers. Perfect for ages 8 to 12.Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, in the era of segregation. He began boxing to get revenge on a bicycle thief and discovered he had a gift the world had never seen blinding speed, iron resilience, and an unbreakable spirit. He won Olympic gold at 18. He became world heavyweight champion at 22. He changed his name to Muhammad Ali and refused military conscription on moral grounds, risking his career, his freedom, and his reputation for what he believed was right.And then he came back. Three more world title fights. The Rumble in the Jungle. The Thrilla in Manila. Ali did not just win fights - he made history with every one of them.This biography gives young readers the full Ali story - his brilliance, his bravery, and the Parkinson's disease he faced in his later years with the same dignity he brought to everything else.Inside you will find: Ali's childhood in segregation-era Louisville. His journey from stolen bicycle to Olympic gold. The story behind his name change and his refusal to fight in Vietnam. The legendary fights that made him immortal. Life lessons in courage, conviction, and standing up for what is right.
