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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021 · Est. 46 min read
Backfield Blow
By Eric Stevens, Martinez;Jesus Aburto (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
A star athlete faces his fear of injury. Will he risk it all for the game he loves?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
72 pages· 5,410 words· Est. 46 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Harris Weathers, a star running back, faces a dilemma after a near-injury shakes his confidence. As fear of getting hurt looms, he must decide if his passion for football outweighs the risk. Can he find a way to protect himself while pursuing the sport he loves, or will his fear sideline his dreams? Harris's journey explores the balance between ambition and safety, challenging him to confront his deepest anxieties. Will he overcome his fears, or will they end his career?
From the publisher
Nothing can stop star running back Harris Weathers–until he takes a jarring hit, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can’t shake the idea that he could get hurt playing football. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love football enough to risk a big hit again? And is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 5,410
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 512214
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2021
- Publisher
- Stone Arch Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781663921864
- LCCN
- 2021004156
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