Litplan Teacher Pack: The Contender
No. of pages 130
Published: 1996
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"The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte follows the journey of Alfred Brooks, a teenager grappling with the challenges of his environment in Harlem. After a life-altering encounter with a former boxer, Alfred decides to take up boxing himself, seeking a path away from the temptations of street life. As he trains and learns about discipline and self-respect, he faces inner and outer conflicts, including the pressures from his friends and the lure of the streets. Ultimately, Alfred strives to become a contender not just in the boxing ring, but also in life, as he seeks to define his identity and future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 130 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Teacher's Pet Publications .