Two-Book Tour: The Ring by Bobbie Pyron

Title: The Ring
Author: Bobbie Pyron
Pages: 254
Publisher: WestSide Books
Publication Date: September 30, 2009

DONATED BY: Bobbie! (Thank you!)
(Note: The copies of RING are ARC's)

Plagued by slipping grades and a budding criminal record, Mardie’s heading down a path of self-destruction she can’t seem to avoid. Unlike her perfect older brother Michael, who does everything right according to their father, Mardie can’t meet those high expectations. But when she discovers a girls’ boxing club at the gym, Mardie’s drawn in by the fighters’ fearlessness and strength. Having already lost her parents’ trust and shunned by her boyfriend and even her best friend, the ring is the only place left where no one judges her. Angry and hurt by the state of her life, Mardie can’t wait to start throwing punches. But her wise and patient trainer, Kitty, a former boxer who’s coached her share of troubled teen girls in the ring, shows Mardie that boxing isn’t just about fighting—it’s also about strategy and mental discipline—the things that make a fighter into a winner. Mardie begins to apply the lessons she’s learned in the ring to her battles at school and especially at home, where she finds she’s not the only one struggling for acceptance. And, as she trains for her upcoming championship bouts, Mardie hopes to find a way to make her parents proud. Filled with exciting sports action, The Ring is an inspiring story of a girl learning to believe in herself.

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Tour is open INTERNATIONALLY. There are only 30 available spots. Link your reviews below if you have read and reviewed the book.
(Both copies are on their way to the first participants)


1st Tour:

1. Audrey - Japan Rec:8/16 Mailed:8/26
2. Maria - Venezuela
3. Carina - Canada

2nd Tour:

1. Leah - Spain
2. Kathrin - Germany
3. Tasha - UK
4. Natasha - UK

1 more copy of this book is available. Comment if you want to participate.
When you link it here, link it straight to your review and for the 'Name' part, just put in your blog name. Thanks!