The Gamble
Published on 1. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-4677-2166-0 (ISBN)
Description
In nineteenth-century New York City, teenaged Leung promises not to compete in bareknuckle boxing matches until he fixes his sloppy technique, but when his uncle's gambling debts get out of control, Leung must enter the ring to save him.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 11 to 18 years
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4677-2166-0 (9781467721660)
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Patrick Jones lives in Minneapolis and is the author of many novels including the Support and Defend series. A former librarian, Jones received lifetime achievement awards from the American Library Association and the Catholic Library Association.