Books by John Florio

3 books · Ages 10–18

John Florio writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance, history.

Standalone Books

Cover of War in the Ring Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
War in the Ring Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For readers interested in how sports can reflect deeper societal struggles, this book explores a pivotal boxing match am
Ages 10–14
Cover of Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream
Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For young people grappling with questions of justice and systemic fairness, this book unpacks the gripping, tragic Sacco
Ages 14–18
Cover of Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption
Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For young people curious about complex ethical dilemmas and justice, this book highlights Frank Serpico's brave stand ag
Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 8–11
1 books
War in the Ring Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
Ages 12–18
3 books
War in the Ring Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream
Marked Man Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceHistoryFear & BraveryGood vs. EvilSelf-Confidence & IdentitySportsSadness & Grief

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