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A propulsive narrative, impressive back matter, impeccable research, and primary source material make this an eye-opening story that belongs in every nonfiction collection for young readers.
Those seeking an inspiring true story or a great sports tale will be pleased with this stirring work.—Marian McLeod, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT
Overcoming a difficult childhood—his mother passed away, his father abandoned him, and the Great Depression made it even harder for a teenager to survive on his own