Scan barcode
librarianryan's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I love a biography about someone I didn’t know about. In this case it’s two women. The first Althea was the first black woman to win Wimbledon, and the second also faced her own hurdles as a Jewish tennis player. These women took on Wimbledon and one. It led to a lifelong friendship and a story perfect for any kid that likes sports.
danicapage's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️3.75 out of 5 stars.
Received for review: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was extremely informative. I was aware of Althea Gibson, but I was not familiar with Angela Buxton. Althea was denied entry into tennis in the US because she was Black; Angela was denied entry in the UK because she was Jewish. I loved how the authors detailed their achievements, their friendship, and their hard work. I think this is an inspiring book that children (particularly those who love sports) will enjoy. This book chronicles the start of their careers, but mostly focuses on their partnership.
I thought the prose could have been written in a slightly more entertaining manner; however, I am still glad I read the book.
Pages: 32 pages
Reading age:6-9 years
Love,
Danica Page
Received for review: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was extremely informative. I was aware of Althea Gibson, but I was not familiar with Angela Buxton. Althea was denied entry into tennis in the US because she was Black; Angela was denied entry in the UK because she was Jewish. I loved how the authors detailed their achievements, their friendship, and their hard work. I think this is an inspiring book that children (particularly those who love sports) will enjoy. This book chronicles the start of their careers, but mostly focuses on their partnership.
I thought the prose could have been written in a slightly more entertaining manner; however, I am still glad I read the book.
Pages: 32 pages
Reading age:6-9 years
Love,
Danica Page
More...