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.
“A hard-hitting powerhouse of a novel.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A gritty tale of a young man who learns to replace his anger with pride. Well-written boxing action, too.” - Kirkus Reviews
“The boxing sequences in this powerful story hammer at our senses until we, too, feel Sonny’s pain and rage and his strength.” - Horn Book Magazine
