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Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
  • Published: 15 March 2011
  • ISBN: 9780375865442
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $21.00

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

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A picture book biography about the first African American woman to win Wimbledon, from two well-respected names in children's books.

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 just trouble.

Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion.
  • Published: 15 March 2011
  • ISBN: 9780375865442
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $21.00
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About the author

Sue Stauffacher

Sue Stauffacher is a children’s book author who writes the Animal Rescue Team series. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona in Tucson. In addition to writing books, Stauffacher has worked as a journalist, book reviewer, and teacher. She lives with her husband, Roger, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Also by Sue Stauffacher

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Animal Rescue Team: Show Time
Animal Rescue Team: Hide and Seek
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Donuthead
Donutheart
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Praise for Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

"The prose is rhythmic and has the cadence of the street, and it's a treat to read aloud. Like Katherine Krull's Wilma Unlimited, this is an affecting tribute to a great athlete, and a story to both enjoy and inspire." --School Library Journal, Starred
"[A] sharp evocation of her spirited and appealingly prickly personality. Boys and girls of all levels of athleticism will find much inspiration in these pages." --Publishers Weekly, Starred