Books Like The Magic Earvin Johnson
Families who loved The Magic Earvin Johnson by Bill Morgan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Magic Earvin Johnson by Bill Morgan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
The Magic Earvin Johnson is a chapter book biography that introduces young readers to the life and career of basketball icon Earvin 'Magic' Johnson. It covers his early life, his rise to fame in the NBA, and his pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers' 'Showtime' era. Crucially, the book also addresses his diagnosis with the AIDS virus, his retirement from basketball, and his subsequent work as an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. Published in 1992, it reflects the understanding and public conversation around AIDS at that time. This book is suitable for children aged 4-11, with younger readers benefiting from guided discussion, especially around the health topics.
