Body Check
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Body Check

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A young hockey player uncovers a coach's dangerous tactics to win at any cost.

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144 pages· 26,285 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 730L
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Brent Mullen, a twelve-year-old hockey enthusiast, stumbles upon a troubling secret: the new assistant coach is instructing the team in illegal maneuvers. As Brent grapples with this revelation, he must decide whether to expose the truth and risk the team's success or stay silent and compromise his values. With the championship on the line, Brent faces a moral dilemma that could change everything. Will he choose integrity over victory, or will the pressure to win prove too great? Dive into this gripping tale of sportsmanship and ethics on the ice.

From the publisher

Twelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
26,285
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
73832
Publication
Published
November 1, 2003
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316134057
LCCN
2002043338
OCLC
815779886

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