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“ 'Boxing's not about how many times you're knocked down, but how many times you get up again,' the coach tells us as he takes off my head-guard and gives me an ice pack.“

I would consider using this book in my classroom but at the same time I'm not sure if it would be offensive to any of the students regarding the financial issues.

The Ballad of a Broken Nose written by Arne Svingen. Chapter 1 p. 1-7. Introduces Bart and his struggles with his home life and his fights with his personal battles, including his single-working mom who can't afford to pay the bills). This book could accurately portray a child's life because of the situation that is a relatable experience to the reader. The book highlights problems about poverty and single working families facing financial burdens

“Outside somewhere there‘s an amazing shooting star. I‘m sure of it”

I think that 3rd, 4th and 5th graders would love this book. Its a good chapter book for them to read. Its interesting with a fun twist which young kids could find funny.

This is a realistic fiction book. There is some negative behavior from the mom towards the son. She doesn‘t seem to do a lot for him which is very sad because he seems young. This book enlarges their personal points because it shows how the young boy can help his mom and still do other things.

“It‘s the day for unfinished sentences.”

The illustrations are very unique and somewhat messy, which I really enjoy. The cover shows his broken nose and demeanor in a way that captivates me.

This story is a great read for older elementary students. The book would be extremely relatable to that age group because it involves insecurity and friendship along with passion. This book does an incredible job or relating to children who may read this book and will make them feel comfortable and understanding while reading it.

I go into the bathroom to sing. Halfway though the song I hall open my eyes and catch my face in the mirror.

This story is for children and young adults and they can enjoy reading about Bart‘s opera passion.

The ballad of a broken nose by Arne Svingen is a realistic fiction book published in 2012. Bart had a tough life because he was trying to care for his mom and helping around his apartment. He also does self defense but his true love is opera. He keeps his opera loving secret until he met his friend Ada. Ada does not keep his opera singing passion a secret.

I love this part! So relatable for all ages!

I like the way the chapter headings are in first person as well! It makes it more personal and shows the reader that these chapters are also chapters in Bart‘s life!

Published in 2012, this realistic fiction book is about a young boy trying to find himself and fit into this world he lives in. The struggles he has with his passions are so relatable for children to know they are not alone when they have passions that others might not understand and they can feel accepted through this very book! It might even encourage children to throw their cares aside and just enjoy their passions!

“And I fall asleep before I have time to think about shooting stars that aren‘t airplanes or UFOs.”

This is a story about learning how to accept change and be yourself despite the world telling you to be someone else. It is a story about singing when no one can hear you and not caring when anyone is listening. There are many valuable life lessons that are beneficial to young readers in this story.

This book was written in 2012 and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. It is a realistic fiction story about an eternal optimist named Bart. Bart has had a tough life between his living situation and his social life. The one thing he takes refuge in is singing. He loves opera. Soon all the school bullies find out about his secrets and tease him for being him.