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Fighting Ruben Wolf (Wolf Brothers #2)

By Markus Zusak
Series: Wolf Brothers
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In Fighting Ruben Wolf, Markus Zusak tells the story of two brothers, Ruben and Cameron, who take up underground boxing to support their struggling family during hard times. Through the world of boxing, the brothers confront personal challenges and grapple with their sense of identity, as the story explores themes of loyalty, strength, and resilience in a gritty yet heartfelt narrative. Set in tough suburban Australia, the book captures the raw spirit of youth and the bonds that hold a family together.
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If you enjoy stories about resilience and finding strength in unexpected places, this book may resonate with you. With its gripping depiction of family loyalty and the struggles of teenage life, it offers a raw yet heartfelt exploration of growing up. Fans of emotional and character-driven coming-of-age tales will likely find this book captivating.

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The Wolfe family has fallen on hard times. Dad has been out of work for months, Mum works a night shift, Sarah gets drunk and Steve wants to leave his lunatic family. Cameron and Rube turn to illegal boxing for the money they need and the self-respect they want. Nothing will ever be the same.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781743835081

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

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Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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