Bam Bam is an undefeated underground cage fighter who trains ruthlessly. He is wanted by girls, and for each opponent he destroys, the payouts have gotten bigger. Outside the cage, Bam Bam is known as MCutcheon, a student who excels when in class, and a big brother who is devoted to caring for his younger sister since mom has disappeared and dad is worthless. His whloe life his dad has trained him to believe that cage fighting was their ticket to the good life, but when McCutcheon's name is drawn to attend an elite charter school, he has to decide if he and his sister are better off with him fighting in a cage or a classroom. Sitomer's taunt narrative is hard-hitting and face-paced. McCutcheon is a fighter with great depth, and you will quickly begin cheering for him. Full of twists and turns, I was shocked by the conclusion of this gritty tale. Why can't more 200 page books be as good as this? Just because a book is short doesn't mean it can't be powerful. Like Bam Bam, this book is unbeatable!
Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer
Bam Bam is an undefeated underground cage fighter who trains ruthlessly. He is wanted by girls, and for each opponent he destroys, the payouts have gotten bigger. Outside the cage, Bam Bam is known as MCutcheon, a student who excels when in class, and a big brother who is devoted to caring for his younger sister since mom has disappeared and dad is worthless. His whloe life his dad has trained him to believe that cage fighting was their ticket to the good life, but when McCutcheon's name is drawn to attend an elite charter school, he has to decide if he and his sister are better off with him fighting in a cage or a classroom. Sitomer's taunt narrative is hard-hitting and face-paced. McCutcheon is a fighter with great depth, and you will quickly begin cheering for him. Full of twists and turns, I was shocked by the conclusion of this gritty tale. Why can't more 200 page books be as good as this? Just because a book is short doesn't mean it can't be powerful. Like Bam Bam, this book is unbeatable!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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