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The Contender

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Book Description
Alfred's life is going nowhere fast. He's a high-school dropout working at a grocery store. His best friend is drifting behind a haze of drugs and violence, and now some street punks are harassing him for something he didn't do. Feeling powerless and afraid, Alfred gathers up the courage to visit Donatelli's Gym, the neighborhood's boxing club. He wants to be a champion--on the streets and in his ... More
Book Information
PublisherCornerstone Books
BindingHardcover (32 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages214
ISBN-101557360243
ISBN-13978-1557360243
Publication Date08/1987
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About Robert Lipsyte (Author) : Robert Lipsyte is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Robert Lipsyte include Yellow Flag, Raiders Night.
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