Hes a highschool dropout working at a grocery store. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Click download or read online button to get the contender book now. His job in a small harlem grocery store feels like. James was there when alfreds parents died and he had to move in with his aunt pearl. The contender ebook by robert lipsyte 9780061995873. Jan 26, 2010 the breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in ya fiction, is the story of a young boxer in harlem who overcomes hardships and finds hope in the ring on his path to becoming a contender. The contender ebook chicago public library bibliocommons. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in ya fiction, is the story of a young boxer in harlem who overcomes hardships and finds hope in the ring on his path to becoming a.
Symbolically and literally, alfred has to climb to get there. I found it very interesting, i thought it was kind of annoying at the end how they left it on a huge cliff hanger and didnt bother to add another book or at least tell us how it ends. I cant think of a tougher time in america, a horrendous plague killing thousands while that vicious buffoon of a president makes everything worse with decisions based on his deranged need for attention and profit. In cliffsnotes on the contender, you look into a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of the fight over the prize, the quality of the struggle over the outcome. Juvenile fiction, boxing, boxers sports, fiction, sports, african americans, african american teenage boys, high school dropouts, juvenile delinquency. I think my parents were happy i was a reader and too fat to get into trouble. The contender the breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero. The contender ebook by robert lipsyte rakuten kobo. After a successful start in a boxing career, a harlem high school dropout decides that competing in the ring isnt enough of. Read the contender online by robert lipsyte books free 30day. The contender robert lipsyte ebook harpercollins publishers. The contender king county library system overdrive. Buy a cheap copy of the contender book by robert lipsyte.
The contender by robert lipsyte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sign up or sign in to see availability for your saved libraries at a glance. The contender by robert lipsyte pdf download ebook pdf. Click download or read online button to get the contender by robert lipsyte pdf book now. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. Alfred brooks feels restless in his harlem home as he waits for his friend james to arrive and go with him to a movie. Donatelli, an excellent, nononsense, managermentor. This acclaimed novel by celebrated sportswriter robert lips. Alfred pushes his body to the limit by training under him. Read the contender by robert lipsyte available from rakuten kobo. Lipsyte, was a principal and eventually director of all the new york city schools for emotionallydisturbed kids. Robert lipsyte is the author of many novels, including the classic the contender and the recipient of a margaret a. Cliffsnotes on lipsytes the contender greater phoenix.
The breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero this acclaimed novel by celebrated sportswriter robert lipsyte, the recipient of the margaret a. Edwards award honoring the whole of his contribution to literature for young readers. After a successful start in a boxing career, a harlem high school dropout decides that competing in the ring isnt enough of life and resolves to aim for different goals. The contender by robert lipsyte pdf free download ebook. Oct 27, 2015 the contender by robert lipsyte in epub, rtf, txt download ebook. The contender, by robert lipsyte rising action 3 resolution alfred goes to the gym, and meets mr. Young robert devoted his childhood to books rather than sports. James was there when alfred dropped out of school, and alfred was there when james dropped out a couple months later. Instead of sharing a game of catch with his father, the two often visited the library. The contender download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The original cliffsnotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature.
My mom, fanny finston lipsyte, died in 1998, at 90. The plot of the contender is simple, straightforward, and chronological as it tells of alfreds coming of age. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero. Robert lipsyte was an awardwinning sportswriter for the new york times and the emmywinning host of the nightly public affairs show the eleventh hour. A study guide for robert lipsytes the contender this ebook list for those who looking for to read a study guide for robert lipsytes the contender, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. The contender gwinnett county public library overdrive.
Get answers to your the contender questions from professional tutors at. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the margaret a. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the margar. Edwards award honoring his lifetime contribution to young adult literature. Contender by robert lipsyte pdf free download ebook. Robert lipsytes first novel,the contender, debuted in the fall of 1967, the same year as a hand. The contender by robert lipsyte free online notes chapter summaries with notes chapter 1 summary.
Lipsytes father was a school principal, his mother a teacher. Download the breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true meaning of being a hero. The breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers the true. Lipsyte s imagery is often specific and strong, but never more so than in alfreds original ascent to donatellis gym. Robert lipsyte books list of books by author robert lipsyte. Alfred finds james in the cave, their childhood secret. The contender, the brave, the chief, and warrior angel. The breakthrough modern sports novel the contender shows readers. Robert lipsyte after a successful start in a boxing career, a harlem high school dropout decides that competing in the ring isnt enough of life and resolves to aim for different goals. Rbdigital audio pub library childrensyoung adult collection.
The contender by robert lipsyte lets talk about that. His best friend is drifting behind a haze of drugs and violence, and now. It follows the classic pattern of plot development. Rbdigital audio pub library adult bestseller collection. The contender by robert lipsyte overdrive rakuten overdrive. Alfred is in bed and is being attended by his aunt. The boys in the boat young readers edition daniel james brown.
The contender free book notes summary chapters 2 3 summary. The contender by robert lipsyte, is one of my favorite books that i have read because it deals with real life situations, and a struggle to fight an addiction. If you get bob lipsyte talking about how the contender came to be, he will tell. She asks him about the events of the previous evening. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the brave.
Edwards award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. The website maintained by the author robert lipsyte. When james fails to show up, alfred goes to look for him at the club. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in ya fiction, is the story of a young boxer in harlem who overcomes hardships and finds hope in the ring on his path to becoming. Aunt pearl informs him that henry and his father had brought him home when they found him walking in a semiconscious state. Notable childrens book new york public library books for the teen age. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in ya fiction, is the story of a young boxer in harlem who overcomes hardships and finds hope in the ring on his path to. The contender free book notes summary by robert lipsyte. Sep 25, 2015 robert lipsyte was an awardwinning sportswriter for the new york times and the emmywinning host of the nightly public affairs show the eleventh hour.
Lipsytes imagery is often specific and strong, but never more so than in alfreds original ascent to donatellis gym. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in ya fiction, is the story of a young boxer in harlem who overcomes hardships. He lives in manhattan with his wife, lois morris, and h. The stairs represent a psychological and spiritual climb even more than a physical one. If you like a book that is slow paced with great meaning and life lessens, then this is the book for you. School required reading lists kingsport public library and archives. The contender by robert lipsyte lets talk about that book. Author of the contender, the brave, the chief, one fat summer, the summerboy, yellow flag, one fat summer, raiders night.
1488 827 1065 1544 842 911 1515 1179 517 612 116 946 461 884 378 231 1362 913 1433 64 1381 785 689 1326 549 916 925 575 373 554 515 106 929 1288 1336 1527 1479 824 86 634 573 723 944 658 499 1306 614 1436 1294