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The Boxer and the Spy

By: Robert B. Parker
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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When a shy high-school student's body is found washed up on the shore of a quiet New England beach town - an apparent suicide - 15-year-old Terry Novak doesn't know what to think. Something just doesn't add up, so he decides to do some investigating of his own with the help of his best friend, Abby.

It doesn't take long before they learn that asking questions puts them in grave danger, and surviving is going to be a fight. Fortunately, Terry has been learning a thing or two about fighting, thanks to a retired boxer named George, who teaches the boy to use his head and always keep his feet set beneath him - lessons Terry takes to heart in more ways than one. He will need to.

©2008 Robert B. Parker (P)2009 Listening Library
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"[U]ndeniable appeal to teen readers." (School Library Journal)

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Very Good Story

Though pretty short it was a great story. Solid story and characters. The voice actor was outstanding and when I finish here I’m going to go and find some of his other work.
Overall I think you will enjoy this book and I will give it two thumbs up.

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Good book for Teens+

I would NOT recommend this for grade 3-5 like audible says. Lots of talk of gays, the word sex and sexual innuendo, and steroids. I started listening with my 3rd grader and quickly stopped. But I'm enjoying the story as I listen by myself.

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Robert B Parker‘s literary style is superb. His vocabulary is amazing and his presentation is flawless.

I absolutely love that his characters are honorable
Also, that you do not have to have filthy language and bare body parts in order to have an amazing story.
I am incredibly sad that he has passed away, but he has left us an amazing legacy

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great teen book

The Boxer and the Spy is currently riveting the attention of 2 "mature" adults as we are driving, but we think it would also be an excellent book for teens. We love all of Robert B. Parker's books for the quality of the prose as well as enticing story lines.

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