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Levi longs for acceptance as an ordinary kid, yet his past illness and his mother's protective instincts keep him feeling like an outcast. After his divorced father recommends boxing, Levi is drawn to the sport’s possibilities for self‑definition, especially upon learning about a school with a powerful boxing team and a flexible curriculum. Now he must decide how to reveal his passion to his family and earn the freedom he seeks, while navigating the challenges of being a boy in a world that still sees him as the notorious class clown.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: K. A. Holt
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