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Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
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4 out of 5
Based on 91 Ratings and 29 Reviews

Book Description
ALTHEA IS NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete - and to proving that she's more than ... More
Book Information
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100375834087
ISBN-13978-0375834080
Publication Date08/14/2007
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About Sue Stauffacher (Author) : Sue Stauffacher is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Sue Stauffacher include Donutheart, Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson, H... more
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About Greg Couch (Illustrator) : Greg Couch is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Greg Couch include Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson, Aladdin And The Magic Lamp... more
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