{"product_id":"knockout-paperback-3","title":"Knockout - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eK. a. Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eRhyme Schemer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e comes \u003ci\u003eKnockout\u003c\/i\u003e, now available in paperback \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnockout \u003c\/i\u003eis a middle grade novel written from the perspective of a kid who wants nothing more than to be treated as normal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, \u003c\/b\u003ehe finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life. But can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Both a companion book to \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e and a stand-alone novel\u003cbr\u003e- A heartwarming story of family, individuality, and siblinghood\u003cbr\u003e- Written as a novel in verse--told through shaped poetry alongside typical prose \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a baby, Levi had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo when his dad--divorced from his mom--suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis gripping, funny novel in verse looks at what it means to be a typical kid, and all the many definitions of strength.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Perfect for parents of reluctant readers, educators and librarians, middle grade readers, new readers of poetry, and fans of boxing\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended for children between the ages of 9 and 12\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the shelf with books like \u003ci\u003eRebound\u003c\/i\u003e by Kwame Alexander, \u003ci\u003eWonder \u003c\/i\u003eby R. J. Palacio, and \u003ci\u003eFive Feet Apart\u003c\/i\u003e by Rachael Lippincott.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Holt is the author of \u003ci\u003eRhyme Schemer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRedwood and Ponytail\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Kids Under the Stairs series, along with several other books for young people. She lives in Austin, Texas, and is active within the vibrant Texas writing community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knockout\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163522568327,"sku":"9781797205311","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ad6c69df698012e68c2d1e7a4ee5c556.webp?v=1733298048","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/knockout-paperback-3","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}