The Boston Celtics

Children's Literature

Red Auerbach is the cigar smoking tough talking giant of the Boston Celtics basketball team. You don't even have to be a Celtic fan to know who he is and what he did for the National Basketball Association and the sport of basketball. John F. Grabowski provides a spectacular introduction to one of the early sport dynasties. In this volume of the "Great Sports Teams" series, Grabowski covers the rise of the Boston Celtics dynasty by focusing on the people and players who made it happen. He begins by introducing the reader to the Celtic's history and rise to greatness. The author then covers the specific players and coaches who helped one of the best teams in NBA history, both in the early days and during their rebirth with Larry Bird. His storytelling style helps keep the reader captured and want more. The end of the book contains a further reading section, bibliography, index and timeline of Celtic moments. A good addition to any school library sports section. 2003, Lucent Books, Ages 12 to 18.
— John D. Orsborn