Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Young Readers')

Contributor(s): Knight, Phil (Author)

ISBN: 9781534401181

Publisher: Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books

Hardcover

$19.99

Pub Date: September 26, 2017

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2017007594

Lexile Code: 0830

Features: Abridged, Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 1.10" H x 8.30" L x 5.50" W ( 0.85 lbs) 288 pages

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Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000193769 ( Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Young Readers'))

Reading level: 6.00

Interest level: MG+

Point value: 10.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: The founder and board chairman of Nike reveals how he went from being Oregon high-school track star to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything. This abridged version of his New York Times bestseller includes a new Introduction and advice from Knight for budding entrepreneurs. 5 1/2 x 8 5/16.

Brief description: One of the world's most influential business executives, Phil Knight is the founder of Nike, Inc. He served as CEO of the company from 1964 to 2004, as board chairman through 2016, and he is currently Chairman Emeritus. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Penny.

Review Quotes: "This book, a young reader's edition of Knight's autobiography, is an eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable lesson for young entrepreneurs" -- School LIbrary Journal --School Library Journal "November 1, 2017"

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