The Power of One
By Bryce Courtenay
Publisher
Delacorte
Imprint
Delacorte
ISBN
By Bryce Courtenay
0385902743
The Power of One
5
Out of stock
SKU
9780385902748J
In 1939 in South Africa, five-year-old Peekay is sent away to boarding school. The youngest and only English student among Afrikaners, he suffers torment by classmates and beatings from the schoolmistress. Then one day he crosses paths with a welterweight champion named Hoppie Groenewald, who lets the boy try on his boxing gloves. "The gloves felt like old friends, big yes, and very clumsy, but not strangers." Peekay had found "the equalisers." Library edition with trade jacket added.
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Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This 12-book collection presents a diverse array of stories that connect with older teens, exploring friendships, sibling relationships, personal growth, and identity. Blending humor, realism, and deeper themes, these books offer both engaging entertainment and meaningful reflections on life’s challenges. Some selections may include thought-provoking content addressing identity, relationships, and social issues, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
12 books per Year
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Fiction, Mature Readers, Novels, Funny/Humorous, Realistic Fiction, Nonfiction
