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The Boxer and the Spy | 
| Author: Robert B. Parker
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 14937
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 0399247750
EAN: 9780399247750
ASIN: 0399247750
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Product Description
Another teen thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser mysteries. When a shy high school students body is found washed up on the shore of a quiet New England beach townan apparent suicidefifteen-year-old Terry Novak doesnt know what to think. Something just doesnt add up, so he decides to do some investigating of his own with the help of his best friend, Abby. It doesnt 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 himlessons Terry takes to heart in more ways than one. He will need to. Robert B. Parker, New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser novels, delivers a taut, empowering mystery for young readers.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Parker is always guaranteed quality reading July 6, 2008
Living thru the Pages (Peters Township, PA)
Thank you Parker for entering the young Adult "ring" again!
The quality of Parker's writing shines again - while being timely for teen readers also venturing into areas of examining values; and actions and consequences.
Thank you Parker and publishers for putting a book out there for Teens to see they can make a difference, as well as adults are not always role models.
3 stars June 21, 2008
Huntress Reviews (United States)
When a shy classmate's body is found, everyone assumes he killed himself; that is, everyone but Toby Novak, who does not believe it. With the help of his best friend, Abby, he begins to probe the death, sure he'll discover a murder. Another source of help and support proves to be his mentor, a retired boxer whose lessons in discipline and strength prove invaluable in the investigation. Delving deeply into the politics of his small town high school leads Toby into trouble and dangers better faced by men far older than he. Yet, despite his youth and inexperience, his quest for truth and justice proves Toby is not a boy, but a young man.
*** Mr. Parker's fans, young and less young alike, should highly enjoy this new venture. In the tradition of Trixie Belden's imperfect, yet intrepid teen sleuth stories, Toby Novak makes a place for himself in his readers' hearts. Though somewhat milder than the author of Spenser's other works, nonetheless, there is a satisfying, emotionally intense quality to the work that makes it clear who wrote this. ***
Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews
 Excellent June 15, 2008
Robert I. Katz (Port Jefferson, New York USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book. The fact that it's a "young adult" novel seems to have concentrated Parker's mind on the basics: plot, theme, character. The situation is simple: a young boy has been found dead on the beach, a seeming suicide. Blood tests reveal steroids.
His friend, fifteen year old Terry Novak, refuses to believe it, and enlists the aid of his friends, particularly the beautiful Abby, to solve the mystery.
Terry is the Boxer and Abby is the spy, and if the two of them seem just a little too self-possessed and quick on the uptake for fifteen year olds, I'm willing to forgive the author. This is Parker at his best, telling a simple story that works very, very well.
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