The Contender

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Summary: Lashanecie's Review
Review: The Contender is a good story because real life is really like this. Alfred tries to avoid crime. He has been offered drugs, but he makes good decisions. You see how Alfred quits school. Some kids don't make it. They might become bums or crackheads. Alfred is lucky and goes to the right place at the right time.

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Summary: The Contender
Review: The Contender was a great book. At the beginning of the story it was really boring so if you don't like it don't stop reading it because it gets much better. I read this story in my 7th grade reading class, and we got really into it. I prefer this book over any other book.

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Summary: The Contender (review)
Review: I thought that this book was a very good book for people who likes to fight. This book would teach young boys something about fighting, bulling people, and true friends. For instince, the friend who turns against you, the bully, and the person who never gives up on you. You can learn many things from this book. For a moment you'll think the book is boring, but then you'll realize that it's good. try the book.

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Summary: OK
Review: This story is OK. It is not that good. I did not like this book because is was all about fighting. If you like to read about fighting, then this is the book for you. It was mostly about this boy becoming a fighter because he didn't know how to fight in the beginning.

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Summary: The Review to the Contender
Review: I think this book was OK, but the ending was trashy and it needed more help. I think that if it had more action, the book would be great. Mostly,I liked this book. I think there should have had some more to it though. It would still have been a good book if Hollis and the gang tried to jump Alfred again or if Alfred would have punched James over the money. More action.

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Summary: The Contender
Review: This book was boring. It hardly had any boxing until the end of the book. The book was not about boxing. It was about a boy always trying to help his friend. The book was not good. The end of the book was stupid. I think they should have put more action in the book. The ending didn't make sense to me.

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Summary: The Contender (Review)
Review: I think the contender is a good book i wouldn't call it the best book but if you like Action, gangsters, fighting and curiosity you'll like this book! I think this book was alright I don't really like boxing so I don't have many opinions. I think the whole point of this book is not to let you or your friends get caught up with the wrong people. Don't take drugs or smoke because then you'll messup your life forever! I think if you have a really good friend you'll have a good life! That's why I rated book a #3. Because I think this book could have been better if it had more exciting parts.

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Summary: Roshawnda's review from Acorn
Review: I think The Contender was a good book because it had a lot of words that kids can understand. I really liked it a lot and it teaches you how to stand up for yourself, be bold, tough and stong and tell you how to fight. Alfred was very lucky because he became a real contender and very smart because he tried to make good decisions. That's what I think of the story.

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Summary: The Contender
Review: The Contender is a good book and part funny. This is a good book to read for boxing. And if you don't read this, you must be crazy or out of your mind. Yes, I like the book, but they just need to make the Contender Part II. What really happens at the end? Does Alfred win more fights? Will Alfred help his friend get off drugs? Will ALfred become the champion of the world?

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Summary: The amazing book
Review: The Contender was a very good book because it was about boxing. I really enjoy boxing alot. It was also good because of the action and drama. I would read The Contender again. The book was good but the ending part was weak. This book has a lot of good parts for example, when he went to the fight. I would encourage more readers to read and enjoy this book like I did, plus it is better for you to read and enjoy it than other telling you their ideas.