Told in assonant free verse, Levi was once a premature baby who suffered from respiratory problems; he recovered, and now in seventh grade, he struggles to demonstrate to his divorced mother and overprotective brother that he is okay--so when his father suggests he take up boxing he falls in love with the sport, but he still must find a way to convince his family to set him free to follow his dream.
year: 2020
call number/section: 1000, 1, 3, 5
subjects: self-actualization (psychology), fiction, brothers, fathers and sons, mothers and sons, divorce, boxing, novels in verse, boxing stories, juvenile fiction, children of divorced parents, prematurely born children, boys, families, family life, self-realization, novels in verse, sports fiction, humorous fiction
Editions
Holt, K. A
Told in assonant free verse, Levi was once a premature baby who suffered from respiratory problems; he recovered, and now in seventh grade, he struggles to demonstrate to his divorced mother and overprotective brother that he is okay--so when his father suggests he take up boxing he falls in love with the sport, but he still must find a way to convince his family to set him free to follow his dream.
Schools: 25
Holt, K. A
"When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life but can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too?"--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 4
Holt, K. A
Chronicle Books (2020)
"When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life but can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too?"--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 4