Name: Ironman
ISBN: 9780060598402

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Why It Hooks

A tight, bruised read built for momentum and classroom discussion.

Come here for

teen pressure with real friction
sports-energy, without the polish

Expect

football and skateboarding signals
young-adult edges, with a fantasy glint

Book Details

Authors: Chris Crutcher
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: October 5, 2004
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Football · Skateboarding
Reading lane: Football

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Publisher Categories

YA Classics
Coming of Age
Letters & Diaries for Teens
YA Family Stories

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YA LGBTQ+
Contemporary YA Romance
YA Romance - LGBTQ+
Social Themes for Teens

About This Book

Bo has been at war with his father for as long as he can remember. The rage he feels gives him the energy as a triathlete to press his body to the limit, but it also translates into angry outbursts toward his teachers. Now dangerously close to expulsion from school, Bo has been assigned to Anger Management sessions with the school "truants." With an eclectic mix of hard-edged students, Bo may finally have to deal with his long-brewing hatred for his father -- before it eats...

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Bo has been at war with his father for as long as he can remember. The rage he feels gives him the energy as a triathlete to press his body to the limit, but it also translates into angry outbursts toward his teachers. Now dangerously close to expulsion from school, Bo has been assigned to Anger Management sessions with the school "truants." With an eclectic mix of hard-edged students, Bo may finally have to deal with his long-brewing hatred for his father -- before it eats away at him completely.