Reading Level: 1.0 to 1.5 | Grades: 9 to 12, YA | Lexile: HL240L to HL250L
12 Rounds goes beyond boxing, wrestling, and martial arts to explore the daily battles teens face. Each standalone story follows a different teen as they navigate pressure, relationships, identity, and tough choices inside and outside the ring, as friendships are tested, confidence is shaken, and family expectations rise. Fast-paced and grounded in real teen struggles like peer pressure, bullying, and family conflict, these approximately 60-page books show that every fight and every round has consequences.