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Cameron Wolfe watches his family struggle after his father is injured and unable to work. When he and his brother Ruben are recruited into illegal boxing matches, the prize money offers a way to help—and a chance to prove themselves. But the brothers face the ring differently: Cameron fights through fear, while Ruben grows harder. Their bond becomes the real test in this story of pride, loyalty, and finding your heart.
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Critical Reception
What reviewers noticed
Publishers Weekly praised the novel's attention to sibling relationships and family pride, tracing how Cameron and Ruben respond differently to pressure inside and outside the ring. Its review also found the ending too neatly resolved.
Reading order
The second book in Underdogs, following The Underdog and preceding Getting the Girl. Cameron and Ruben Wolfe remain at the center of all three novels.
Recognition
Award Recognition
Cited among the four books recognized in Markus Zusak's 2014 Margaret A. Edwards Award for his lasting contribution to literature for teens. The award honors the author's body of work.
