Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

Discover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.

In 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy could be such a crackerjack cyclist.

Little Marshall Taylor would use his dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed to transform himself into Major Taylor, turning pro at the age of eighteen, winning the world championship title just three years later, and battling racism and the odds to become a true American hero.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/01/2004
ISBN: 9780689831591
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 11.76h x 9.86w x 0.39d
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/22/2003 pg. 60
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2003 pg. 1448
Ebony 02/01/2004 pg. 24
School Library Journal 02/01/2004 pg. 128
Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1077
Black Issues Book Review 03/01/2004 pg. 68
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 265
Booklist 09/01/2004 pg. 115
School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 26
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 451 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 451 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Library Journal 02/15/2004
Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2005 pg. 65

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 75977 / Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist
Reading Level: 5.7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5