The Boxer (Sunburst Book)

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Hard-hitting historical fiction Ever since his father ran off two years before, fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods has struggled to help support his ma and five siblings, sacrificing his own schooling in the process. Still, there's been hardly enough money each month to make the rent, and Johnny's dream of a house in Brooklyn, away from the tenement slums, is out of reach. Then Johnny discovers boxing. He is a natural-born fighter, with street smarts, determination, and an explosive uppercut. Although boxing is illegal in 1885 New York, Johnny powers his way through every obstacle, believing he has found the means to raise himself and his family out of poverty. But as he moves closer to his biggest fight yet, Johnny must reconcile his need to help his loved ones with a sharpening desire to achieve something outside the ring, starting with his education. In bringing to life Johnny's struggle and ultimate success, Kathleen Karr offers readers a compelling portrait of an appealing young champion. Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 09/06/2004 pg. 65 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback) Kliatt 09/01/2004 pg. 21 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 09/06/2004 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback)

  • Author: Kathleen Karr
  • Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
  • Series: Sunburst Book
  • Ages: 12-18
  • Pages: 176
  • ISBN: 9780374408862 (Paperback)

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The Boxer (Sunburst Book)

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Hard-hitting historical fiction Ever since his father ran off two years before, fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods has struggled to help support... Read more

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    Hard-hitting historical fiction Ever since his father ran off two years before, fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods has struggled to help support his ma and five siblings, sacrificing his own schooling in the process. Still, there's been hardly enough money each month to make the rent, and Johnny's dream of a house in Brooklyn, away from the tenement slums, is out of reach. Then Johnny discovers boxing. He is a natural-born fighter, with street smarts, determination, and an explosive uppercut. Although boxing is illegal in 1885 New York, Johnny powers his way through every obstacle, believing he has found the means to raise himself and his family out of poverty. But as he moves closer to his biggest fight yet, Johnny must reconcile his need to help his loved ones with a sharpening desire to achieve something outside the ring, starting with his education. In bringing to life Johnny's struggle and ultimate success, Kathleen Karr offers readers a compelling portrait of an appealing young champion. Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 09/06/2004 pg. 65 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback) Kliatt 09/01/2004 pg. 21 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 09/06/2004 (EAN 9780374408862, Paperback)

    • Author: Kathleen Karr
    • Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
    • Series: Sunburst Book
    • Ages: 12-18
    • Pages: 176
    • ISBN: 9780374408862 (Paperback)

    Ships separately from our book distribution partner by USPS Media Mail. Media Mail usually takes 2 to 8 business days after shipping. If you order this with cards or other items, it will arrive in its own package.

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    Unused accessories, figures and books in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Trading card singles and sealed trading card product are final sale. Please email us before sending anything back.

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    Contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a replacement or a full refund, including your original shipping cost, at no charge to you.

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