Allen Iverson (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

Wayne Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in NBA’s land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well.

Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA.

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About the Author

Wayne Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. For 16 years he was co-owner and president of a pioneering and innovative publishing company specializing in multicultural designs. Recently he completed interviews with influential Latino men throughout the country and wrote over 160 biographies for Encuentros: Hombre A Hombre, a comprehensive vocational education book to be published in commercial and literary magazines. Wilson lives in Venice Beach, California with his wife and daughter and has recently had his first screenplay, The Deal, optioned.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158415134X
• ISBN-13: 978-1584151340
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,961,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( I ) > Iverson, Allen

More About the Author

Wayne L. Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to establishing a career in writing, Wilson co-owned and operated an international publishing company featuring innovative multicultural designs. Wilson is the author of eleven biographical and historical books for children and young adults as well as short stories and essays. Magination press recently published his children's book, "Kate The Ghost Dog: Coping With The Death Of A Pet." Wilson is also a screenwriter and member of the Writers Guild of America. He is currently hard at work on his next novel.

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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "IT'S THE BEST 4GET THE REST", November 28, 2002

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TIFFANY GRIFFIN (BATON ROUGE, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Allen Iverson (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

I THINK THE BOOK IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE READ I A MILLION TIMES AND I STILL CAN STOP READING IT,WELL WHAT CAN U SAY IF IT'S ABOUT ALLEN IVERSON. THE STORY REALLY INSPIRED ME AND MY SUGGESTION IS ---IF U HAVEN'T READ IT ALREADY ,GET IT AND READ IT NOW AND IF YOU HAVE READ IT, READ IT AGAIN!!!