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Side Control (The Dojo) Kindle Edition

by Patrick Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Jackson James wants three things: to succeed in MMA, to join the military like his father, and to protect his little brother from ending up in trouble like he did. But it's a challenge to stay in control of his life at school, at home, and at the dojo—especially with the distraction of Tyresha Harris, one of the new female fighters. When faced with tough choices, can Jackson learn to make the right ones inside the cage and out?

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  1. Reading age
    11 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    90 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 and up
  5. Lexile measure
    680L
  6. Publisher
    Darby Creek
  7. Publication date
    August 1, 2013
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-1467733021
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"Part of the four book series The Dojo, Side Control and Triangle Choke center around teens training in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the Missouri MMA Teen Dojo. Side Control follows Jackson James, who started training in MMA as a way to reach his goal of joining Army Special Forces, like his father, who was killed in Afghanistan. While he prepares for his first amateur fight, he must also deal with his feelings for Tyresha, a new female fighter at the dojo, and try to keep his younger brother from repeating the mistakes he made three years earlier. Triangle Choke covers the same period of time from the point of view of Hector, another MMA fighter at the dojo, also preparing for his first amateur fight and dealing with tough personal issues, including an alcoholic father and problems with his former best friend and ex-girlfriend.
These books are most likely to appeal to fans of MMA, though a glossary of terms and a brief explanation of the sport are provided for those who are unfamiliar with MMA. While many of the secondary characters fall flat, Jackson and Hector are believable as teens trying to figure out how to navigate relationships as they enter adulthood. The short length and focus on action make these books good choices for reluctant readers, particularly those interested in sports." ―VOYA

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About the Author

Patrick Jones lives in Minneapolis and is the author of many novels including the Support and Defend series. A former librarian, Jones received lifetime achievement awards from the American Library Association and the Catholic Library Association.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E9B3L6G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Darby Creek (August 1, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5987 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 90 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Patrick Jones

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From Flint MI but now residing in Minneapolis MN, Jones is the author of over fifty novels for teens. His working with teens in correctional facilities and alternative schools has informed his works such as the Unbarred and The Alternative series. He has also written nonfiction about mixed martial arts and professional wrestling. His first novel was Things Change (2004) and his most recent was Emotional Slot Machine (2021). He is not the Patrick Jones who is a Welsh poet or a football coach in Washington.

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I really enjoy Patrick Jones' books, this was picked strictly because it has his name on it. It was a good simple read.
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