Knockout

(Middle Grade Novel in Verse, Themes of Boxing, Personal Growth, and Self Esteem, House Arrest Companion Book)

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Pub Date Mar 06 2018 | Archive Date Mar 01 2018
Children's Fiction | Middle Grade

Description

Levi just wants to be treated like a typical kid. As a baby, he had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. So when his dad—divorced from his mom—suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?

Levi just wants to be treated like a typical kid. As a baby, he had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as...

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Advance Praise

Praise for House Arrest by K.A. Holt

“Serious and funny, thrilling and touching, sweet and snarky.”—School Library Journal

“Easy to read and strong on sibling devotion.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Touches of humor lighten the mood, and Holt’s firsthand knowledge of the subject adds depth to this poignant drama without overwhelming it.”—Publishers Weekly

“Readers will nod their heads in sympathy with this guy who breaks the rules for all of the right reasons.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for House Arrest by K.A. Holt

“Serious and funny, thrilling and touching, sweet and snarky.”—School Library Journal

“Easy to read and strong on sibling devotion.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Touches of...

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National publicity * Print and online advertising * Author appearances * Teachers guide * Promotion at school and library conferences and regional trade shows

National publicity * Print and online advertising * Author appearances * Teachers guide * Promotion at school and library conferences and regional trade shows

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ISBN 9781452163581
PRICE $16.99 (USD)

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