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Game changer : John Mclendon and the secret game / by John Coy ; illustrated by Randy DuBurke.

Coy, John, 1958- (author.). DuBurke, Randy, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever"--Dust jacket flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1467726044
  • ISBN: 9781467726047
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 28 cm
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Picture Books, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-11.
NC1170L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.7 0.5 175363.
Subject:
McLendon, John B.
Duke University > Basketball > History.
North Carolina College for Negroes > Juvenile literature.
African American basketball coaches.
Basketball coaches > United States.
Discrimination in sports > United States.

Available copies

  • 27 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library J796.323 COY (Text) 36015000587846 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

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