Going for the Gold Series
Shannon Miller
By Septima Green
and
Hakeem Olajuwon
By Jane Marshall
Avon Camelot, $4.50 each
Shannon Miller ISBN 038078680X
Hakeem Olajuwon ISBN 038078677X
Olympic themes spark young readers' dreams
Review by Dee Ann Grand
From the same Going for the Gold series comes Hakeem Olajuwon. More than just a chronicle of his life as a child in Nigeria to an American NBA superstar, the story reveals the warm sense of humor that makes this seemingly immortal athlete one of America's "nice guys" in sports. Complete with action photos, the author, Jane Marshall, explains why so many fans remain loyal to Hakeem Olajuwon-not just for his solid chance at the Olympic gold, but for his caring spirit.
Dee Ann Grand lives in Atlanta, is caught up in the Olympic fervor, and is a book editor for young readers..
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