Jackie Robinson had an amazing strong will. He chose showing his skills over fighting back to prove he was a great ball player. This book shares stories of courage and several other personality strengths that apply to Jackie and others written by his daughter.
Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By
By Sharon Robinson
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 - 12 | Grades 10 - 9 | X | 7.3 | 21669 |
To millions of people, Jackie Robinson is a sports and civil rights hero. To Sharon Robinson, he¹s all that‹and Dad. From the unique perspective that only a daughter could have, she guides readers through the nine heart-felt, hard-won values that helped Jackie achieve his goals. Included are compelling autobiographical passages by both Robinsons, as well as powerful profiles of people like Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan who carry on Robinson¹s legacy.
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 9780439385503
ISBN-10: 0439385504
Published on 4/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 192