Self-Defense

After Emilia is attacked by a bully, her dad takes her to a boxing gym. Emilia wants to use what she learns at the gym to get even with the bully. But as the gym’s owner trains her, he tells Emilia what he’s teaching her is for self-defense. Will Emilia listen to her trainer, or will her desire for revenge be too strong?

12 Rounds is a powerful series for teen readers that goes beyond the action of combat sports to explore the personal battles young people face every day. From boxing and wrestling to martial arts, each standalone story follows a different teen dealing with pressure, relationships, identity, and tough choices both inside and outside the ring. As friendships are tested, confidence is shaken, and family expectations rise, these fast-paced stories show that every fight has consequences, and every round can change who you are.Each book is approximately 60 pages.

ISBN: 9781638896326
Format: Paperback
Grade Level: 9 to 12
Approx. Grade-Level Equivalent for Series: 1.0 to 1.5
Lexile Level: HL240L
Series Name: 12 Rounds

Key Words/ Themes: boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, karate, kickboxing, sports, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books