Holt, K. A.,

Knockout / K.A. Holt. - 339 pages ; 22 cm

Told in assonant free verse, Levi was once a premature baby who suffered from respiratory problems; he recovered, and now in seventh grade, he struggles to demonstrate to his divorced mother and overprotective brother that he is okay--so when his father suggests he take up boxing he falls in love with the sport, but he still must find a way to convince his family to set him free to follow his dream.

ISBN: 9781452163581 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2017042925

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Prematurely born children
Children of divorced parents
Mothers and sons
Fathers and sons
Brothers
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Boxing stories.
Novels in verse.
Boxing
Divorce
Mothers and sons
Fathers and sons
Brothers
Self-actualization (Psychology)

LC Class. No.: PZ7.5.H65 / Kn 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 813.6 Fic