Nothing but trouble : the story of Althea Gibson / by Sue Stauffacher ; illustrated by Greg Couch.
A biography of Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to ever compete in what is now known as the U.S. Open, and in the Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, England.
Record details
- ISBN: 0375834087
- ISBN: 9780375865442
- ISBN: 0375934081
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- Citation/References Note:
- Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2008Booklist, February 2008Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2008Horn Book Starred, April 2008Horn Book, November 2007Kirkus Review, August 2007Library Media Connection, November 2007Pub Weekly, August 2007School Library Journal starred, September 2007Wilson's Children, January 2009
- Target Audience Note:
- 3.9K-3 Follett Library ResourcesAD810L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.2 0.5 116913.
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Available copies
- 42 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 42 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 36015000211009 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 36015001133897 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 80001000823832 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Anderson Creek School Media Center | J 921 GIBSON Sta (Text) | 30438819 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 80001000823840 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 540191002338741 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | JB GIBSON, ALTHEA (Text) | 0112517351188 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Charles H. Stone Memorial Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 30665100228364 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | JB GIBSON, ALTHEA (Text) | 0112517350529 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Danbury Public Library | JB GIBSON (Text) | 30672100317213 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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Summary:
A biography of Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to ever compete in what is now known as the U.S. Open, and in the Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, England.
