
At a glance
- Published
- 2018
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Subgenre
- Sports
- Words
- 24,755
- Section
- Middle Grade
Knockout
Twelve-year-old Levi, the medically fragile baby brother from House Arrest, is tired of being treated as breakable by his mom and big brother. When his dad suggests boxing, he finds a sport that gives his energy and anger somewhere to go.
- NCTE Notable Verse Novel 2019
Themes
Mood
Feels inspiring, emotional, hopeful.
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