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Fighting Ruben Wolfe | 
| Author: Markus Zusak
Publisher: Push
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 737910
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0439241871
EAN: 9780439241878
ASIN: 0439241871
Publication Date: June 1, 2002
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Amazon.com Review
As Cameron and Ruben Wolfe walk home from school one day, a rough bloke awaits them at their gate. "Can we talk inside?" he asks.p "Well, for starters," Rube answers, "who the hell are y'?"p "Oh, I'm sorry," says the stranger. "I'm a guy who can either change your life or smack it into the ground for bein' smart."p The brothers decide to listen. They keep listening, and soon they're embroiled in a ruthless underground world of sleazy amateur boxing, 50 bucks for a win, a decent tip for a loss. The intensity of this kind of fighting goes beyond the obvious violence and danger, though, as Cameron wonders whether he even wants to come out from his brother's shadow and both boys seek an identity beyond that of their painfully harsh working class family's.p Markus Zusak pens a surprisingly complex and touching story that will linger long with readers. The language is hard-hitting, witty, and authentic--as are the emotions and action. IFighting Ruben Wolfe/I is not about boxing. It's about respect, stubborn pride, and real brotherly love. (Ages 12 and older) I--Emilie Coulter/I
Product Description
DIVThe working class family of Cameron Wolfe and his brother Ruben isn't having much luck these days. Their dad has just lost his job and is too proud to go on welfare. Their older brother has moved out of the house in disgust. Which leaves them open to suggestion when a local boxing promotor signs them up for illegal bouts. But it's more than the meager winnings that draws the two brothers in. Soon they find themselves fighting for something else. Is it pride? Love? Or just the experience of winning for once? A knockout debut from the front lines of a family's recession./DIV
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 A Tale of Two Brothers August 23, 2008
Markus Zusak's first book is a brilliant tale of the Wolfe family. Narrator Cameron and his older brother Ruben take up boxing in an underground racket, and while Cameron is not a great boxer, he has heart. By the conclusion of the novel, Cameron has proven to everyone that he is just as much a Wolfe as his undefeated brother. And Ruben has discovered that there's something to fighting more than just winning.br /br /This book is the most realistic tale of brotherhood I have ever read. Zusak shows what it truly means to be family, to be wolves, to be brothers.
Fabulous May 29, 2008
My first introduction to MZ and I devoured everything after. FRW is still his best work. I picked it up and didn't put it down until I was done. Can't say that with his other stuff. ( except GTG )Colorful characters,unique voice, realistic plot and high emotion makes this an unforgettable keeper.
It's About Brothers January 17, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
What a pleasure it was to finally get to read Zusak's first novel, the prequel to GETTING THE GIRL. br /br /The Wolfe family is just barely making it. Dad's trying to recover from an accident at work and needs to find work or he'll have to go on the dole (welfare). Mom's working hard and doing the best she can. Rumors are flooding the school that their sister Sarah has been "getting around." Ruben and Cameron have done nothing but lose at the dog races. When Dad starts going door to door to beg for work, the boys resolve to do something, anything to redeem their pride and hide their embarrassment. br /br /Ruben gets in a fight at school, and just like that an underground boxing league agent asks both of the boys if they want in -- $50 for a win, tips for a loss. Before long, the money isn't an issue anymore. It's about pride. Dignity. Self-worth. It's about fighting for something instead of rolling over and letting life kick you again while you're down. It's about getting up. Again. Again. Again. Because at some point you have to own up to what and who you are.br /br /And it's about brothers. Because if there's one thing they'll always be, it's that.br /br /-- Reviewed by Jonathan Stephens
An Amazing Book June 2, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Action, suspense, and a little conflict, what every book needs. In Fighting Ruben Wolfe, by Markus Zusak, they have all of that and more. This is truly on of the best books I have ever read; I just couldn't put it down. There weren't any parts I didn't like and overall, I didn't really have any favorite parts. The characters are Ruben and Cameron Wolfe, two brothers and Cameron being the younger one narrating the story, and other side characters like their mom and dad. After getting into a fight at school, a guy named Perry Cole scouts them into an illegal boxing scam. But after Ruben keeps winning his fights and Cameron keeps losing, it leads to an unfortunate ending for the season. Read Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak, I think it will be the best book you have ever read too.
Fighting Ruben Wolfe May 30, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Do you like suspense? Do you like illegal fighting? If you said yes to both of those questions then you are in for the book of your lifetime. It's called Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak.br /This book is about two guys who nobody notices. They are not rich and have problems at home. Their dad lost his job. The bills aren't being paid. One day, this guy named Perry comes to see Rube and Cameron. He had heard about the fight Rube had and came to see if he would be a fighter. Then he said Cam could stand up when he gets knocked down. So they start a game of one-punch witch is when you have one glove and you fight. Then they sign up to be a fighter. Once they begin, Perry said they wound never fight each other but on one day they will have an anguish of a fight. Who will come to be victorious? You will have to read this book to find out.br /br /br /br /Book Review bybr /Nick A.
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