The Chief - Hardcover

Lipsyte, Robert

3.49

71 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060210648 ISBN 13: 9780060210649

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1993

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On the verge of having a shot at the heavyweight boxing championship, nineteen-year-old Sonny Bear finds himself with conflicting loyalties when trouble erupts on his reservation over the construction of a new gambling casino

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?Dramatic doings, terse and thrilling language, and deftly sketched characters produce a heart-pounding read.?Publishers Weekly (starred review)?Pulse-pounding action scenes? Memorable sports fiction.?Kirkus Reviews?Engrossing and involving, the story has action, character development, humor, and a strong, satisfying finish.?ALA Booklist

About the Author:

Robert Lipsyte 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 is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. He lives in Manhattan and on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois, and his dog, Milo.

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