Tap Out

by Eric Devine

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Seventeen-year-old Tony Antioch lives in Pleasant Meadows, a trailer park where questions aren't asked since everyone already knows the answers from their own experience. He dreams of rescuing his mother from her constant stream of abusive boyfriends but in reality can barely duck the punches that are aimed at himself.

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Published By Running Press Kids

Format Paperback

Category

Number Of Pages 320

Publication Date 09/11/2012

ISBN 9780762445691

Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches


"A boy who knows only grinding despair finds hope within the walls of a gym. . . . This is bound to have huge appeal." —Kirkus Reviews

"Devine instantly captures your attention and holds it until the very end. . . . The storyline, the drama and the characters were all thoroughly put together."—School Library Journal Teen

"From the first line, author Devine announces that he plans to hit hard and hit often, and most of the strikes hit home in perhaps the grittiest sports novel since Joshua C. Cohen's Leverage (2011)...this strong outing deserves plenty of readers.—Kirkus Reviews

"Devine doesn't pull any punches."—Publishers Weekly

"Highly recommended."—LifeIsBetterwithBooks.com

"It is honest, raw and emotional, and deserves a place on every high school and public library bookshelf."—You Decide: Should I Read It or Not? blog

"It is a wonderful tale of realizing you have to make your own decisions if you want your life to go anywhere." — Barefoot Dokusha blog

"[A] book that is relevant to teenage boys and one that they will read." —The Literati Press

 
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