Warrior Angel

Lipsyte, Robert

ISBN 10: 0060004975 ISBN 13: 9780060004972

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2003

Riassunto

This sequel to the 1967 tale, The Contender, offers the story of heavyweight-boxing champ Sonny Bear and his chance encounter with a new kid at the gym who plays a special part in changing SonnyĘs destiny for the better in his upcoming fight.

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Recensione:

“Lipsyte’s combination of gritty emotional realism and vivid descriptions of boxing action makes this fast-paced story a gripping read.” (ALA Booklist)

“Lipsyte cannily teases the action along. Readers will be rapt at ringside ’til the decision is called.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“In this conclusion to his boxing saga...Lipsyte demonstrates his sportswriter’s gift of muscular prose and vivid details.” (Kirkus Reviews)

L'autore:

Robert Lipsyte was an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times and the Emmy-winning host of the nightly public affairs show The Eleventh Hour. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. He lives in Manhattan and on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois, and his dog, Milo.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060004975
• ISBN 13: 9780060004972
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura all'americana
• Numero di pagine: 224