On the Court with... Michael Jordan ANNOTATION
Examines the life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, and current professional standing. Real-life sports action plus Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style makes for a reading experience that's not to be missed. Photos throughout.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Candace Fowler
Popular sports book author Matt Christopher has written a fast-paced, readable biography of basketball star Michael Jordan that takes him from childhood to his return to professional basketball from baseball in 1995. Jordan comes across as hard-working, unassuming and generous, despite his huge success and amazing talent. The book doesn't leave out rough spots like the controversy over Jordan's heavy gambling or his father's tragic murder, but most of it is basketball, basketball and more basketball. A chart of Michael's NBA statistics, a list of his career highlights, and ten photographs add to the pleasure for fans.
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6Christopher 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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