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    Ebook97 pages58 minutes

    Tap Out

    By Sean Rodman

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    It was supposed to be a brand-new start for him. But old instincts die hard, and Dar is used to fighting for everything.

    When Darwin's father went to prison for assault, his mom decided it was time to move him from his inner-city school to the elite Norfolk Academy. Dar is convinced by a new friend to take part in an illegal fight club, He starts competing in no-holds-barred matches between students. He quickly rises to become the best in the ring. When one match goes too far and a student is almost killed, Dar faces a choice. Everyone tells him he's a fighter, but he needs to decide for himself—who is he, and what is he fighting for?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOrca Book Publishers
    Release dateApr 1, 2015
    ISBN9781459808775
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    Sean Rodman

    Sean Rodman is the author of several books for young people. When not working on his own books, Sean is the executive director of the Story Studio, a charity that inspires, educates and empowers youth to be great storytellers. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

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