The Boxer
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 176
Published: 2004
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"The Boxer" by Kathleen Karr follows the story of a young boy named Darin, who dreams of becoming a champion boxer. Set in the gritty environment of early 20th-century America, Darin navigates challenges in his personal life, including family struggles and the harsh realities of his neighborhood. As he trains under a tough coach, Darin learns about determination, friendship, and the impact of choices. Along the way, he faces rival boxers and must confront his own fears, ultimately discovering what it truly means to be a hero both inside and outside the ring. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Sunburst Books .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .
Kathleen Karr's varied titles have been selected for the American Library Association's recommended bibliographies - Notable Books for Children and Best Books for Young Adults. She live in Washington, D. C, USA.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Golden Kite - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Golden Kite.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Jefferson Cup - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Jefferson Cup.
