Synopses & Reviews
In this gripping story, wrestling dominates the lives of two young men. Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane come from very different backgrounds--yet they both have the drive, determination, and commitment of a champion. And both are determined to have successful wrestling seasons despiteand#160;having to grapple with their own demons.and#160;and#160;
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Review
"Unsparing and told with such visceral acuity that the reader can almost feel the burn of the mat, author Martino meticulously details the kind of guts it takes to get the glory."--
Kirkus Reviewsand#160;"Many teens will identify with the boys' struggles both on and off the mat."--
School Library JournalSynopsis
Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane couldn't be more different--they come from different backgrounds, different lifestyles, and they have very different values and ways of looking at the world and dealing with people. Yet they both have the drive, determination, and commitment to self-sacrifice necessary to become a champion. In the end, though, only one will stand in the center of the mat with his arms raised in victory.
Has each boy prepared enough? Sacrificed enough? Does each want to win enough? All the training, pain, running, and cutting weight ultimately comes down to a few short minutes on a wrestling mat--leaving one boy the victor, the other devastated.
Synopsis
Two high school seniors, each with his own approach and accompanying demons, battle to reach their dreams of becoming New Jersey State Wrestling Champion--but only one can win.
About the Author
ALFRED C. MARTINO is founder and president of Listen & Live Audio.
Pinned is his first novel. He lives in New Jersey.