The Mighty Lalouche
The Mighty Lalouche by Matthew Olshan is a charming tale published by Schwartz & Wade Books in 2013. This first edition features 40 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lalouche, a humble postman in Paris whose life takes a turn when his job is replaced by an electric car. With determination and a love for his pet finch, Genevieve, Lalouche turns to boxing, facing skepticism from his larger competitors.
Readers will find a narrative filled with humor and heart as Lalouche navigates the challenges of his new path. The book explores themes of perseverance and self-belief, set against a backdrop of historical elements related to French boxing and the advent of electric cars. Accompanied by illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Sophie Blackall, this story offers a delightful experience for young readers interested in sports and historical fiction.
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Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall brings to life this marvelous story, which is full of humor and heart. In Paris, France, there lived a humble postman named Lalouche. He was small, but his hands were nimble, his legs were fast, and his arms were strong. When his job was replaced by an electric car, he turned to boxing to support himself and his pet finch, Genevieve. But–“You? A boxer?” the fighters asked. “I could sneeze and knock you down!” Still, Lalouche refused to give up. And perhaps small Lalouche was just nimble . . . just fast . . . and just strong enough to beat his fierce competitors.
Includes an author’s note with historical information about French boxing and electric cars.
“A bona fide knockout. C’est formidable!” Publishers Weekly, Starred
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