Overview

Normie Kwong's parents immigrated to Canada from China in the early 1900s. For them, and many other Asian immigrants, moving meant having to face both the government's anti-Asian policies and society's attitude of Chinese exclusion. But Normie overcame it all and, despite his small stature, in 1948 he became the youngest footballer ever to play in a Grey Cup game. Nicknamed the -China Clipper- as a nod to both his Chinese heritage and his record-setting speed on the football field, Kwong went on to become a hero and popular sports role model for generations of football fans in the West. After retiring from football, Kwong entered politics and was later appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. [Fry Reading Level - 4.9]

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-Told in simple language with the aid of a glossary, this story informs and inspires. Reluctant readers, new Englilsh speakers who enjoy sports will find plenty of reading enjoyment in this book.- Rated G - Good, even great at times, generally useful.--Christy den Haan-Veltman-Resource Links- (02/01/2011)

Told in simple language with the aid of a glossary, this story informs and inspires. Reluctant readers, new Englilsh speakers who enjoy sports will find plenty of reading enjoyment in this book. Rated G - Good, even great at times, generally useful.--Christy den Haan-Veltman Resource Links (02/01/2011)

Told in simple language with the aid of a glossary, this story informs and inspires. Reluctant readers, new Englilsh speakers who enjoy sports will find plenty of reading enjoyment in this book. Rated G - Good, even great at times, generally useful.--Christy den Haan-Veltman Resource Links (02/01/2011)

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RICHARD BRIGNALL is a sports writer who has written numerous books on superstar athletes, including George Chuvalo, Lionel Conacher, and Fergie Jenkins.

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