Student Text 1997: The Contender
Holt McDougal Library, Middle School With Connections
School year: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9No. of pages 256
Published: 1997
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"The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte tells the story of Alfred Brooks, a high school student living in a tough neighborhood in Harlem. Struggling with his identity and the pressures of his environment, Alfred is drawn into the world of boxing as a way to escape his troubled life. Under the guidance of a dedicated trainer, he develops his skills and begins to find discipline and purpose. As he trains for a pivotal match, Alfred faces challenges that test his resolve and character, ultimately discovering what it means to be a true contender in life, both inside and outside the ring. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Holt Mcdougal Library, Middle School With Connections .
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by McDougal Littel .
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