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Name: The boxer
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Kathleen Karr

Set in the gritty streets of late‑nineteenth‑century New York, The Boxer follows fifteen‑year‑old Johnny, who discovers the art of boxing while serving time in prison. With determination and skill, he sets his sights on turning his newfound talent into a viable career as a professional fighter in the city’s bustling rivalries.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Kathleen Karr

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