Jason is sure his sister, Becca, was murdered, but he’s the only one who thinks so. After finding a photograph Becca kept hidden, he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym to prove that she didn’t die accidentally. As a transgender kid, Jason’s been fighting for as long as he can remember, and those skills are going to come in handy as he investigates. Quickly invited into the inner circle, Jason must balance newfound friendships with the burning hate that drives him. Jason soon feels torn between two worlds, determined to discover what happened to his sister but struggling with the fact that this is the first time he’s ever felt like he belonged somewhere.
Book Genres Mystery, Quick Reads, Realistic Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Blood Sport
Level Hi-Lo Mature
Pages Count 128
Genre Fiction
Topics Boxing gyms. Human trafficking. Siblings. Community. Gender identity. Mystery and detective stories.
Lexile HL650L
Trim Size 7" x 4 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-01-27
JLG Release Date May 2020
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Hi-Lo Mature (Grades 9-12)
Hi-Lo Mature
Hi-Lo Mature (Grades 9-12)
For Grades 9-12
Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. These selections may include mature situations and content most suitable for older teens.