Michael Jordan: On the Court with (Athlete Biographies) - Softcover

Matt Christopher is the best-selling name behind more than one hundred sports books for young readers.
 
Glenn Stout is the author of more than seventy books including the best selling Fenway 1912 and his award winning juvenile series "Good Sports."   You can learn more at Glenn's author page, his website glennstout.net or at goodsportsbyglennstout.com

Grade 4-6. Christopher systematically describes Jordan's career, starting in high school and following through his college, Olympic, and professional days (with the stop off at baseball). The book ends with the Bulls' loss to Orlando in the 1995 season playoffs. Those familiar with the athlete's career will probably already know some of the anecdotes covered in this book. For example, there's the oft-repeated fact that Jordan didn't make the varsity basketball squad in his sophomore year in high school, and his trials as a minor league baseball player are common knowledge. Yet, many fans will find this clearly written title among the most satisfying of all of the Jordan biographies. Although the author mentions controversies involving his subject's gambling and the tragedy of his father's murder, he recognizes that what many sports fans want is the highlights of players' careers and meaty descriptions of their key games. On these points Christopher scores.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
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