Jesse Owens, Blake Hoena
Jesse Owens, Blake Hoena
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Jesse Owens
Athletes Who Made a Difference

Author: Blake Hoena

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2021


Synopsis

In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn't account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career.

Owens turned Hitler's Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens's early life to his historic athletic triumphs.

About Blake Hoena

Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics.


Reviews

Goodreads review by The Thursday Skunk on December 26, 2023

Franklin D Roosevelt was a JERK! Jesse Owens fought against Nazi discrimination and represented the best of America. It’s so ironic that he makes a stance for America, but was not invited to the White House, while other olympians were. Powerful graphic novel.......more

Goodreads review by Alli on February 26, 2021

I really enjoyed reading this one with my son. It was educational, but still entertaining and the illustrations are well done. I think we'll be checking out more in this series!......more

Goodreads review by wildct2003 on April 16, 2023

Good story overall......more