by Anne Cairns Federlein (Author), Chris Fowler (Illustrator)
JOE ROOP was born in the coal-mining town of Martwick, Kentucky, but he didn't want to be a miner. He wanted to play basketball.
Combining his natural height and athletic ability with dedication and hard work, Joe played his way to a college degree and local legend status.
His story proves that when you make the most of your natural gifts, there is no limit to what you can do.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.08 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: April 14, 2026
