About the author(s)

Robert Lipsyte is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution to the genre. His debut YA novel, The Contender, has sold more than one million copies. He 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 lives on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois, and his dog, Apollo.

Reviews

“A sports novel that packs a wallop, Lipsyte takes readers into the dark corners of the locker room and Jock Culture and doesn’t let them look away.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A believable tone. Veteran author Lipsyte knows sports.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Lipsyte has added to his repetoire a remarkable, tough, important story.” - School Library Journal

“A nonstop emotional rollercoaster.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Riveting.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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