Jimmy the Greatest! /pdf - Hardcover

"Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia."" --Kirkus, starred review"

."..quietly powerful title.""--Booklist, starred review"

"This gentle tale of self-fulfillment and acceptance will be a winning addition to collections.""--School Library Journal, starred review"

"In a world where so many must leave their homes to find work, it's inspiring to see Jimmy able to do a truly great thing, right where he wants to.""--Horn Book, starred review"

"This is a genuine, bighearted picture of life in a Third World village that neither romanticizes poverty nor evokes pity-and it packs a powerful punch.""--Publishers Weekly"
A Kirkus Best Children's Book of 2012

New York Public Library Top 100 Books for Children and Youth, 2012

"Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia."" --Kirkus, starred review"

."..quietly powerful title.""--Booklist, starred review"

"This gentle tale of self-fulfillment and acceptance will be a winning addition to collections.""--School Library Journal, starred review"

"In a world where so many must leave their homes to find work, it's inspiring to see Jimmy able to do a truly great thing, right where he wants to.""--Horn Book, starred review"

"This is a genuine, bighearted picture of life in a Third World village that neither romanticizes poverty nor evokes pity-and it packs a powerful punch.""--Publishers Weekly"
A Kirkus Best Children's Book of 2012
New York Public Library Top 100 Books for Children and Youth, 2012
"Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia." Kirkus, starred review
"quietly powerful title."Booklist, starred review
"This gentle tale of self-fulfillment and acceptance will be a winning addition to collections."School Library Journal, starred review
"In a world where so many must leave their homes to find work, it's inspiring to see Jimmy able to do a truly great thing, right where he wants to."Horn Book, starred review
"This is a genuine, bighearted picture of life in a Third World village that neither romanticizes poverty nor evokes pityand it packs a powerful punch."Publishers Weekly
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"Who was Muhammed Ali? Jimmy read and re-read the books and clippings . . . His mother was surprised to see Jimmy reading and shadow-boxing at the same time."
from the book"

Inspired by Muhammad Ali, Jimmy starts training to become a boxer, and while his future looks bright, he decides leaving his small town for big matches might not be the best option for him.