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Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte has been an award-winning sportswriter for "The New York Times" and was the Emmy-winning host of the public affairs show "The Eleventh Hour". He is the author of a number of acclaimed novels, including "The Contender, The Brave, The Chief, Warrior Angel, " and "One Fat Summer". He is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in writing for young adults. Robert Lipsyte lives in New York.

Robert Lipsyte book reviews

  • Contender 3 out of 5

    By Jason, San Marcos, TX, Jan 26, 2010

    Teaching this one for the second year, which means I'll have read it 11 times front to back by the time my classes are through with it! A good, quick read, great for kids in the middle school/high... read more

  • Raiders Night 3 out of 5

    By Joe, Thiensville, WI, Jan 24, 2010

    Raiders Night is an excellent story about a high school football star facing a moral dilemma after a violent hazing incident in the locker room. Conflict and tension build from the first page to the... read more

  • One Fat Summer 3 out of 5

    By Eric, Scarsdale, NY, Dec 8, 2009

    This book's pretty good so far but i already no how it ends. read more