Michael Jordan

An illustrated biography story from Wonder People — free to read, with narration.

Michael Jordan — an illustrated biography story, set in United States. 10 illustrated pages, free to read on Wonder People.

Michael Jordan — book cover — Wonder People
Michael Jordan — an illustrated biography story, set in United States. 10 illustrated pages, free to read on Wonder People.

Page 1

The buzzer sounded, but the ball was already in flight, arcing toward the basket. The crowd roared, a wave of noise washing over the court.
The buzzer sounded, but the ball was already in flight, arcing toward the basket. The crowd roared, a wave of noise washing over the court. It dropped through the net as time expired!

The buzzer sounded, but the ball was already in flight, arcing toward the basket. The crowd roared, a wave of noise washing over the court. It dropped through the net as time expired!

Page 2

Larry Jordan smirked, dribbling circles around his younger brother. "You'll never beat me, Mikey!" he taunted. Michael, smaller but determined, lunged for the…
Larry Jordan smirked, dribbling circles around his younger brother. "You'll never beat me, Mikey!" he taunted. Michael, smaller but determined, lunged for the ball. "Yes, I will!" he insisted, nearly tripping.

Larry Jordan smirked, dribbling circles around his younger brother. "You'll never beat me, Mikey!" he taunted. Michael, smaller but determined, lunged for the ball. "Yes, I will!" he insisted, nearly tripping.

Page 3

Coach Herring shook his head, holding the tryout list. "Jordan, Michael? Sorry, son, you didn't make the varsity team." Michael felt his heart sink.
Coach Herring shook his head, holding the tryout list. "Jordan, Michael? Sorry, son, you didn't make the varsity team." Michael felt his heart sink. He muttered under his breath, "I'll show him. He will regret that decision!"

Coach Herring shook his head, holding the tryout list. "Jordan, Michael? Sorry, son, you didn't make the varsity team." Michael felt his heart sink. He muttered under his breath, "I'll show him. He will regret that decision!"

Page 4

Deloris Jordan placed a hand on Michael's shoulder. "Don't you give up, Michael. Use this as fuel, as motivation." She looked him in the eyes.
Deloris Jordan placed a hand on Michael's shoulder. "Don't you give up, Michael. Use this as fuel, as motivation." She looked him in the eyes. "Remember what Helen Keller said: 'The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.'"

Deloris Jordan placed a hand on Michael's shoulder. "Don't you give up, Michael. Use this as fuel, as motivation." She looked him in the eyes. "Remember what Helen Keller said: 'The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.'"

Page 5

"Carolina on my mind," Coach Smith said with a smile, his arm around Michael. "You have the potential to be something special, Michael.
"Carolina on my mind," Coach Smith said with a smile, his arm around Michael. "You have the potential to be something special, Michael. You'll learn more about teamwork here than anywhere else."

"Carolina on my mind," Coach Smith said with a smile, his arm around Michael. "You have the potential to be something special, Michael. You'll learn more about teamwork here than anywhere else."

Page 6

Patrick Ewing, a force of nature on the court, drove to the basket. Michael, eyes laser-focused, met him at the rim. They crashed together, bodies colliding in…
Patrick Ewing, a force of nature on the court, drove to the basket. Michael, eyes laser-focused, met him at the rim. They crashed together, bodies colliding in a display of pure athleticism! The crowd gasped.

Patrick Ewing, a force of nature on the court, drove to the basket. Michael, eyes laser-focused, met him at the rim. They crashed together, bodies colliding in a display of pure athleticism! The crowd gasped.

Page 7

"Jerry, we need to make a change," Michael insisted. "We need someone who can push us, someone who isn't afraid to be different." Reinsdorf nodded slowly.
"Jerry, we need to make a change," Michael insisted. "We need someone who can push us, someone who isn't afraid to be different." Reinsdorf nodded slowly. "You mean Dennis Rodman?"

"Jerry, we need to make a change," Michael insisted. "We need someone who can push us, someone who isn't afraid to be different." Reinsdorf nodded slowly. "You mean Dennis Rodman?"

Page 8

Scottie Pippen drove to the basket, but his shot was blocked! The ball bounced out to Michael, who was swarmed by defenders. He was surrounded by defenders!
Scottie Pippen drove to the basket, but his shot was blocked! The ball bounced out to Michael, who was swarmed by defenders. He was surrounded by defenders! He saw an opening and passed it back to Rodman, who passed it back to Pippen. It was a ballet of teamwork.

Scottie Pippen drove to the basket, but his shot was blocked! The ball bounced out to Michael, who was swarmed by defenders. He was surrounded by defenders! He saw an opening and passed it back to Rodman, who passed it back to Pippen. It was a ballet of teamwork.

Page 9

The confetti rained down, gold shimmering against the black jerseys. Michael held the trophy aloft, tears streaming down his face. "We did it!
The confetti rained down, gold shimmering against the black jerseys. Michael held the trophy aloft, tears streaming down his face. "We did it! We did it again!" he sobbed. "That's what makes it all worthwhile."

The confetti rained down, gold shimmering against the black jerseys. Michael held the trophy aloft, tears streaming down his face. "We did it! We did it again!" he sobbed. "That's what makes it all worthwhile."

Page 10

Years later, young athletes still lace up their sneakers, dreaming of soaring through the air like Michael. His legacy extends beyond basketball.
Years later, young athletes still lace up their sneakers, dreaming of soaring through the air like Michael. His legacy extends beyond basketball. He showed the world that excellence is built one day at a time, "Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything."

Years later, young athletes still lace up their sneakers, dreaming of soaring through the air like Michael. His legacy extends beyond basketball. He showed the world that excellence is built one day at a time, "Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything."

About this story

  • Location: United States
  • Audience: general readers

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